Ulcer, Malformation, Congenital, Aplasia Cutis Congenita - DermAtlas

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Norman Lockshin, MD

Diagnosis

ulcer malformation, congenital aplasia cutis congenita

Body Site

abdomen

Age

6 weeks

Pigmentation

light

Organization

vertical

Color

red pink

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

midline

Comments

This healthy 6-week-old boy was noted to have a midl ine ulcer on the abdomen at brith. At 6 weeks of age was covered with granulation tissue and by 4 months a flat mid line vertical scar was noted. Mid line cutaneous abdominal malformations are rarely associated with malformations of the heart and major vessels.

Description

4 cm midline vertical ulcer with central crust and surrounding granulation tissue and scar

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12/18/2005 14:24:25

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