Adams–Oliver syndrome: Report of a sporadic case with limited cutaneous expression

Abstract

Adams Oliver syndrome (AOS) is a rare autosomal dominant congenital disorder characterized by absence of skin and or underlying structure over scalp along with transverse limb defect. It was first described by Adam and Oliver in 1945. We report a rare case of adams oliver syndrome with limited expression involving scalp, transverse limb defects along with unreported truncal involvement.

Keywords

• Atrophic shiny vertex with cicatricial alopecia
• cicatricial alopecia of scalp
• defects in the fingers and toes
• large raw areas over scalp and trunk