Korean J Obstet Gynecol.  1998 Mar;41(3):919-923.

A Case of Aplasia Cutis Congenita with Elevated alpha-fetoprotein Levels

Abstract

Aplasia cutis congenita is an extremely rare disease characterized by congenital localized or widespread absence of skin. We present a catastrophic case of aplasia cutis congenita from a pregnancy complicated by elevated maternal serum and amniotic fluid -fetoprotein levels with a brief review of literatures. Delivery occurred at 38 weeks by cesarean section due to larger fetal head. The neonate lacked more than 90% of his skin and died in soon.

Keyword

Aplasia cutis congenita; Elevated alpha-fetoprotein level

MeSH Terms

alpha-Fetoproteins*
Amniotic Fluid
Cesarean Section
Ectodermal Dysplasia*
Female
Head
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Pregnancy
Rare Diseases
Skin
alpha-Fetoproteins
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