Aplasia Cutis Congenita – Case report of a rare case

Abstract

Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a rare malformation characterized by localized congenital absence of the skin. This condition was first described by Cordon in 1767. We present a 2 month old female who presented to Dermatology OPD of Santosh deemed to be University with a scalp defect and diagnosed as Aplasia Cutis Congenita of scalp and no other accompanying anomaly. This case is presented to highlight the importance of recognising the condition.