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Adams-Oliver syndrome in a newborn infant.

Authors :
Zakanj, Zora
Bedek, Darko
Kotrulja, Lena
Ozanic Bulic, Suzana
Source :
International Journal of Dermatology; Feb2016, Vol. 55 Issue 2, p215-217, 3p, 3 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents a case study of a male infant who showed signs of trauma during delivery, including hematoma of the nose base and birth swelling of the scalp. He was diagnosed with Adams-Oliver syndrome (AOS), which is a rare, multisystem disease that is characterized with congenital scalp defects and terminal limb anomalies. His mother has aplasia cutis, signifying that she is the autosomal dominant mode of inheritance.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00119059
Volume :
55
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Dermatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
112294031
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ijd.12469