Intrauterine epidermal necrosis.

Authors :: Allee JE
Saria EA
Rosenblum D
Prose NS
Prieto VG
Shea CR
Source :: Journal of cutaneous pathology [J Cutan Pathol] 2001 Aug; Vol. 28 (7), pp. 383-6.
Publication Year :: 2001
Abstract: Background: Epidermal necrosis in a neonate is an uncommon event with a variety of potential cases.<br />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.<br />Conclusion: We believe this represents the fourth reported case of lethal intrauterine epidermal necrosis and follicular calcification.