Adams-Oliver Syndrome. A case with isolated aplasia cutis congenita and skeletal defects

Adams–Oliver Syndrome: A Rare Congenital Disorder

We present a case of a two-day-old Asian female infant with typical symptoms of Adams-Oliver syndrome (AOS): two cutaneous lesions including aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) and hypoplastic phalanges. The lesion on the abdomen is a relatively rare finding of the syndrome. Skin and skull bone were absent in the anterior fontanelle region, and hypertrophic labia minora was observed. The patient was put on regular follow-up.

Adams–Oliver syndrome, intestinal obstruction and heart defects: a case series of aplasia cutis congenita

Aplasia cutis congenita (ACC) is a rare congenital defect described by the absence of skin and occasionally subcutaneous tissues or bone. The management of ACC varies depending on the lesion size, location and associated abnormalities. Small lesions often heal spontaneously, whereas larger lesions are significant and usually associated with additional anomalies in other organs. This paper reports three cases, which describe large lesions of ACC, presented with other abnormalities (Adams–Oliver syndrome, intestinal obstruction and heart defect). Particular attention should be paid to the patient with large lesions of ACC to investigate more congenital anomalies.

Case report and review of literature of a rare congenital disorder: Adams-Oliver syndrome

BACKGROUND

Adams-Oliver syndrome is characterized by the combination of congenital scalp defects and terminal transverse limb defects. In some instances, cardiovascular malformations and orofacial malformations have been observed. Little is written with regards to the anesthetic management and airway concerns of patients with Adams-Oliver syndrome.

CASE PRESENTATION

A five-year-old female with Adams-Oliver syndrome presented for repeat lower extremity surgery. Airway exam was significant for dysmorphic features, such as hypertelorism, deviated jaw, and retrognathia. Video laryngoscope was utilized for intubation due to the patients retrognathic jaw, cranial deformities, and facial dysmorphism. A vein finder with ultrasound guidance was needed to place the peripheral intravenous line due to her history of difficult intravenous access. The patient was successfully intubated with slight cricoid pressure applied to direct the endotracheal tube smoothly. Surgery and recovery were both unremarkable.

CONCLUSIONS

Due to varying presentations of Adams-Oliver syndrome, anesthetic and airway management considerations should be carefully assessed prior to surgery. Anesthesiologists must take into consideration possible orofacial abnormalities that may make intubation difficult. Amniotic band syndrome and other limb defects could potentially impact intravenous access as well.

Adams-Oliver Syndrome: A Case with Full Expression

Adams-Oliver syndrome (AOS) is characterized by the combination of congenital scalp defects (aplasia cutis congenita) and terminal transverse limb defects of variable severity. It is believed that Adams-Oliver syndrome without major organ abnormalities does not necessarily alter the normal lifespan. We present a case without detectable major organ abnormality contrary to life but with poor weight gain. A male infant with scalp and skin cutis aplasia, generalized cutis aplasia, dilated veins over scalp and trunk, hypoplastic toes and nails of feet, glaucoma, poor feeding and poor weight gain. This report shows a case of AOS without major multiple organ abnormalities but with poor feeding and abnormal weight gain that may be alter the normal lifespan.

[Circumscribed aplasia cutis congenita of the scalp in a Rwandan child: about an observation]

L'aplasie cutanée circonscrite du cuir chevelu ou aplasia cutis congenita, en nomenclature latine, est une malformation rare du cuir chevelu caractérisée par une absence de ce dernier. Elle peut intéresser l’épiderme ou toute la peau. La prise en charge d'une telle malformation est assez délicate. Elle est généralement chirurgicale et le pronostic dépend en grande partie de malformations vasculaires associées. Le risque infectieux et/ou hémorragique est élevé. Cette malformation peut être isolée, ne se limitant qu’à la peau du cuir chevelu; tout comme elle peut faire partie d'un syndrome polymalformatif associant l'atteinte d'autres tissus ou organes tel qu'on peut l'observer dans le syndrome d'Adams-Oliver. Nous rapportons le cas d'un nouveau-né rwandais chez qui on a constaté, à la naissance, une absence du cuir chevelu, parcellaire, intéressant une grande partie du vertex fronto-pariétal et la région pariétale gauche. Une IRM avec séquences angiograpiques réalisée plusieurs jours plus tard, montre une agénésie de la partie frontale du sinus longitudinal supérieur. A notre connaissance, aucune observation faisant état de cette malformation n'a jamais été publiée en Afrique Centrale.