Familial aplasia cutis congenita: A case report

Introduction: Aplasia cutis congenita is a rare congenital disorder. The incidence has been estimated at 1 per 10,000 live births. It is characterized by the absence of certain layers of the skin. At birth, it commonly presents as a solitary well localized lesion on the scalp. Infrequently, a widespread area can be involved. The etiology remains unclear. Genetic factors, environmental causes and teratogens have been implicated.