Aplasia cutis congenita
A developmental defect resulting in the congenital absence of skin in multiple or solitary non-inflammatory, well-demarcated, oval or circular ulcers with a diameter of about 1 to 2 cm. Aplasia cutis congenita most commonly occurs on the scalp, but may present in the face, trunk, or limbs. [ HPO:probinson ]
Term info
- MSH:D004476
- MEDDRA:10002963 (Aplasia cutis congenita)
- UMLS:C0282160
- SNOMEDCT_US:35484002
- SNOMEDCT_US:74223008
- UMLS:C0265989
- SNOMEDCT_US:254237003
hposlim_core
A developmental defect resulting in the congenital absence of skin in multiple or solitary non-inflammatory, well-demarcated, oval or circular ulcers with a diameter of about 1 to 2 cm. Aplasia cutis congenita most commonly occurs on the scalp, but may present in the face, trunk, or limbs.
Congenital scars
Absence of part of skin at birth, Cutis aplasia, Congenital absence of skin
HP:0001057