The case of missing skin: Congenital Volkmann ischemic contracture

Congenital Volkmann ischemic contracture (CVIC) is an exceedingly rare neonatal compartment syndrome caused by intrauterine ischemia and external compression. It presents at birth with necrotic cutaneous lesions and neurologic impairment, typically in a distal upper extremity. Diagnosis and treatmen...

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Published in:Pediatric dermatology 2020-07, Vol.37 (4), p.762-763
Main Authors: Coerdt, Kathleen M., Guo, Emily L., Saardi, Karl M., Habeshian, Kaiane A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case reports
Compartment syndrome
Compartment Syndromes
Compression
Congenital diseases
congenital Volkmann ischemic contracture
fasciotomy
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Ischemia
Ischemic Contracture - diagnosis
Musculoskeletal diseases
neonatal compartment syndrome
Neonates
Neurological complications
Newborn babies
Pediatrics
Skin
Skin Diseases
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Summary:Congenital Volkmann ischemic contracture (CVIC) is an exceedingly rare neonatal compartment syndrome caused by intrauterine ischemia and external compression. It presents at birth with necrotic cutaneous lesions and neurologic impairment, typically in a distal upper extremity. Diagnosis and treatment are often delayed in neonates, leading to long‐term neurologic sequelae. We present a rare case of CVIC in order to raise awareness of its presentation and management in hopes of improving outcomes.
ISSN:0736-8046
1525-1470
DOI:10.1111/pde.14177