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Title: Epidermal naevi and bullous aplasia cutis congenita in a neonate. Author: Fryburg JS, Greer KE. Journal: J Med Genet; 1993 Nov; 30(11):962-3. PubMed ID: 8301655. Abstract: The case of a neonate with cutaneous lesions consistent with epidermal naevi is presented. In addition to typical epidermal naevi, this baby had an unusual, bullous form of aplasia cutis congenita. Although aplasia cutis has been described as bullous and has been found in association with the epidermal naevus syndrome, both of these occurrences are rare in medical publications. This case illustrates an unusual presentation of epidermal naevi with bullous aplasia cutis congenita and raises difficult diagnostic and counselling issues.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]