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A Case Report of Harlequin Ichthyosis
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Marzieh Alipour    , Khalil Khashei Varnamkhasti |
| Department of Genetics, School of Medicine, University of Islamic Azad, Kazerun, Iran , khalil.khashei2016@gmail.com |
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Abstract: (1224 Views) |
| Harlequin ichthyosis is the most severe form of congenital ichthyoses with horny (Keratinized) and chapped thick skin throughout the body. In this disease, disruption in keratinization of epidermis results in the impaired barrier function and susceptibility of the neonate to dehydration and infection. In this article, a term male neonate with harlequin ichthyosis, born of a 29-year-old mother, was reported. On initial examination by a pediatrician, thick skin was observed with deep transverse clefts and hyper keratinization, and the infant was the infant was discharged because of absence of respiratory disorder and regularity of heart rate. |
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| Keywords: Harlequin ichthyosis, Hyper keratinization, Ichthyosis |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2021/07/11 | Accepted: 2021/05/31 | Published: 2021/05/31
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