[Skin defects in the newborn or fetus as questionable sequelae of amniocentesis in early pregnancy (author's transl)].

In three of 111 infants born after amniocentesis and in one of 5 fetuses aborted after amniocentesis, which could be examined, small skin lesions or scars were observed. Interpretation as sequelae of needle puncture appears possible, but questionable, particularly since similar lesions were observed in infants born after uncomplicated pregnancy without amniocentesis. The differential diagnosis of a focal dermal hypoplasia or aplasia may be considered, which may be hereditary.