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Aplasia cutis congenita associated with Goltz syndrome in a male neonate.
Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 2010
Gnamey D K, Koffi K S, Nagalo K, Guedenon K M, Akakpo-Numado G K, Balaka B, Tatagan-Agbi K, Atakouma D Y
Abstract excerpt
Here we report the association of giant aplasia cutis congenita in a newborn black male with Goltz syndrome. The cutis aplasia defect is extensive and circonscript at the vertex. The cerebral structures are visible through the lesions. In addition, the patient has a low birth weight, syndactyly, adactyly, cutaneous atrophy, and areas of hyperpigmentation on the legs and hypoplastic maxillary. We think that these...
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