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Amyotonia congenita — Clinical Guidelines

Overview

Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a rare congenital disorder characterized by localized or widespread absence of skin at birth, often involving the scalp, and may be isolated or associated with other congenital anomalies 1 6 10 15.

Diagnosis

Clinical Presentation: Localized or widespread absence of skin at birth, frequently on the scalp 1 6 15.

Associated Anomalies: May present with limb defects, neurological anomalies, choanal atresia, and other systemic issues 4 8 10 11.

Genetic Testing: Consider in cases with syndromic associations to identify underlying genetic mutations 2 5 14.

Imaging: Useful for assessing underlying bone defects or associated anomalies 15.

Differential Diagnosis: Exclude other causes of congenital skin defects, such as trauma or certain syndromes 15.

Management

Surgical Interventions: Skin grafting for extensive defects to prevent complications like meningitis 19.

Supportive Care: Regular monitoring for associated anomalies and infections 1 15.

Genetic Counseling: Essential for families with hereditary forms 19.

Specific Treatments: Tailored to associated conditions (e.g., immune deficiencies, respiratory issues) 5 13.

Special Populations

Pediatrics: Close monitoring for developmental delays and associated anomalies 10 11.

Comorbidities: Manage complications related to associated defects (e.g., limb anomalies, neurological issues) 4 8.

Key Recommendations

Conduct a thorough clinical evaluation to identify associated anomalies and guide management 1 10 15 (Evidence: Strong).

Consider genetic testing in syndromic presentations to identify underlying mutations 2 5 (Evidence: Moderate).

Implement surgical interventions like skin grafting for extensive scalp defects to prevent complications 19 (Evidence: Expert opinion).

References

1 Sathishkumar D, Ogboli M, Moss C. Classification of aplasia cutis congenita: a 25-year review of cases presenting to a tertiary paediatric dermatology department. Clinical and experimental dermatology 2020. link 2 Musumeci ML, Fiorentini F, Bianchi L, Cascella R, Giardina E, Caputo V et al.. Follicular occlusion tetrad in a male patient with pachyonychia congenita: clinical and genetic analysis. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV 2019. link 3 van Steensel MAM, Coulombe PA, Kaspar RL, Milstone LM, McLean IWH, Roop DR et al.. Report of the 10th Annual International Pachyonychia Congenita Consortium Meeting. The Journal of investigative dermatology 2014. link 4 Sugiura T, Kouwaki M, Kiyosawa S, Sasada Y, Maeda M, Goto K et al.. A case of systemic aplasia cutis congenita: a newly recognized syndrome?. European journal of pediatrics 2008. link 5 Sznajer Y, Baumann C, David A, Journel H, Lacombe D, Perel Y et al.. Further delineation of the congenital form of X-linked dyskeratosis congenita (Hoyeraal-Hreidarsson syndrome). European journal of pediatrics 2003. link 6 Kumar A, Agrawal BB, Bhatia BD. Aplasia cutis congenita. Indian journal of pediatrics 2000. link 7 Roll C, Hanssler L, Voit T, Gillessen-Kaesbach G. Aplasia cutis congenita--etiological relationship to antiphospholipid syndrome?. Clinical dysmorphology 1999. link 8 Park MS, Hahn SH, Hong CH, Kim JS, Kim HS. Extensive form of aplasia cutis congenita: a new syndrome?. Journal of medical genetics 1998. link 9 Vogels A, Devriendt K, Legius E, Decock P, Marien J, Hendrickx G et al.. The macrocephaly-cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita syndrome. Long-term follow-up data in 4 children and adolescents. Genetic counseling (Geneva, Switzerland) 1998. link 10 Orstavik KH, Strömme P, Spetalen S, Flage T, Westvik J, Vesterhus P et al.. Aplasia cutis congenita associated with limb, eye, and brain anomalies in sibs: a variant of the Adams-Oliver syndrome?. American journal of medical genetics 1995. link 11 Gardner J, Viljoen D. Aplasia cutis congenita with epibulbar dermoids: further evidence for syndromic identity of the ocular ectodermal syndrome. American journal of medical genetics 1994. link 12 Morrison D, Rose EL, Smith AP, Lesser TH. Dyskeratosis congenita and nasopharyngeal atresia. The Journal of laryngology and otology 1992. link 13 Verra F, Kouzan S, Saiag P, Bignon J, de Cremoux H. Bronchoalveolar disease in dyskeratosis congenita. The European respiratory journal 1992. link 14 Menon V, Kumar A, Verma L. Zinsser-Cole-Engman syndrome (dyskeratosis congenita) with cataract--a rare association. Japanese journal of ophthalmology 1986. link 15 Frieden IJ. Aplasia cutis congenita: a clinical review and proposal for classification. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 1986. link70082-0) 16 Riggs JE, Gutmann L, McComas CF, Morehead MA, Louden MB, Martin JD. Exercise-induced weakness in paramyotonia congenita: exacerbation with thyrotoxicosis. Neurology 1984. link 17 Boltshauser E, Meyer M, Metaxas M, Mahler M, Schiller H. Dominant myotonia congenita: pedigree with skipping of one generation. Journal of neurology 1980. link 18 South DA, Jacobs AH. Cutis marmorata telangiectatica congenita (congenital generalized phlebectasia). The Journal of pediatrics 1978. link81216-5) 19 McMurray BR, Martin LW, St John Dignan P, Fogelson MH. Hereditary aplasia cutis congenita and associated defects. Three instances in one family and a survey of reported cases. Clinical pediatrics 1977. link

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