Aplasia is the absence of an organ or body tissue, or a process that creates necessary elements in the body. It can be fatal, but some cases can be addressed with medical intervention or compensated for. Aplasia is different from atrophy, which is the gradual deterioration of an organ. Hyper and hypoplasia refer to too […]
Aplasia cutis is a rare congenital absence of skin that can occur on the scalp or other parts of the body. It is often associated with scarring alopecia and can be caused by teratogens or genetic disorders. Treatment ranges from wound dressing to surgical repair, but complications are rare and prognosis is typically excellent. Aplasia […]
