Intrauterine epidermal necrosis

Background: Epidermal necrosis in a neonate is an uncommon event with a variety of potential cases. Result: We report a case of intrauterine epidermal necrosis in a preterm infant, with death occurring soon after birth. The histopathology of the denuded skin revealed full‐thickness epidermal necrosi...

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Published in:Journal of cutaneous pathology 2001-08, Vol.28 (7), p.383-386
Main Authors: Allee, Julie E., Saria, Elizabeth A., Rosenblum, Dennis, Prose, Neil S., Prieto, Victor G., Shea, Christopher R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
Epidermis - pathology
Fatal Outcome
Female
Hereditary diseases of the skin. Congenital diseases of the skin. Haemangioma of the skin, of mucosae and of soft tissue
Herpes Simplex - complications
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature, Diseases - pathology
Medical sciences
Necrosis
Skin Diseases - complications
Skin Diseases - pathology
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Summary:Background: Epidermal necrosis in a neonate is an uncommon event with a variety of potential cases. Result: We report a case of intrauterine epidermal necrosis in a preterm infant, with death occurring soon after birth. The histopathology of the denuded skin revealed full‐thickness epidermal necrosis and calcification within both the epidermis and follicular structures. Conclusion: We believe this represents the fourth reported case of lethal intrauterine epidermal necrosis and follicular calcification.
ISSN:0303-6987
1600-0560
DOI:10.1034/j.1600-0560.2001.280709.x