5 Conclusion
Most isolated ACCs without other underlying defects in combination can have a relatively benign outcome[1]. However, when complications occur, the risk of mortality increases dramatically. The most common life-threatening complication of ACC is sagittal sinus hemorrhage, seen as a lesion near the scalp[3]. Another potential complication of ACC includes secondary infection of the lesion. Patients are at increased risk of developing skin infections due to the absence or impairment of the skin’s barrier to environmental microorganisms. If not treated properly, severe infections can develop into meningitis. When scalp defects are large, timely surgery can help prevent these complications. ACC patients’ skin is replaced by smooth, gray, parchment-like tissue after healing, with no hair growth. Those with joint deformities are prone to a disability, and those with skin defects that cross the joints may form scar contractures that interfere with function.
Author Contributions: YAN WU acquired, analyzed, and interpreted data, drafted the initial manuscript and reviewed and revised it. Jun Liu, and Qiong Luo contributed to the analysis and interpretation of the data, contributed to drafting the manuscript, and reviewed and revised the manuscript. All authors approved the final manuscript as submitted and agree to be accountable for all aspects of the work. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.
Funding: No funding was secured for this study.
Informed Consent Statement: Informed consent was obtained from all subjects involved in the
study.
Data Availability Statement: Not applicable.
Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflict of interest relevant to this article to declare.
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