Large skin defect in Type V aplasia cutis congenita treated with conservative treatment: a case report

Large skin defect in Type V aplasia cutis congenita treated with conservative treatment: a case report

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Abstract Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a congenital disorder that can be classified into nine types, with Type I ACC being the most common.Type V ACC associated with fetus papyraceus is a rare subtype of ACC.We report the THROAT SPRAY case of a Type V ACC in a male newborn with extensive abdominal skin defects.The patient received conservative treatment using hydrogel foam and silicone foam dressings.Approximately five weeks later, the patient was discharged when more than 60% of the skin had completed epithelialization.

After discharge from West China Second University Hospital, Bike Units - Dual Sport Chengdu , the patient continued to be followed up regularly at the Burns and Plastic Surgery Clinic at local hospital in Gansu.We followed up the child by telephone.After 4 months of follow-up, scar tissue formation was observed in the trunk area.The infant is 2 years and 5 months old now, physical examination did not reveal any organ problems.