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Harlequin ichthyosis: report of three cases

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  • 1. Department of Paediatrics, Gujarat Adani Institute of Medical Sciences and GK General Hospital, Bhuj, Kachchh, Gujarat-370001

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Harlequin Ichthyosis is the most severe form of congenital ichthyosis. It characteristically presents as large thickened plate like scaly skin lesions over whole body at the time of birth. Few patients survive beyond neonatal period. Mortality is due to respiratory failure, hypo/hyperthermia, infections, electrolyte imbalance and dehydration. Prevention of Harlequin Ichthyosis can be done by prenatal genetic testing and counselling of parents. We are hereby reporting three cases of Harlequin Ichthyosis in newborns.

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