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Harlequin ichthyosis in an African child: case report.

[harlequin ichthyosis]

Severe congenital skin abnormalities are a rare event. This case is unique in that it is a case of harlequin ichthyosis in sub-sahara Africa in a child of African origin and elaborates the challenges faced in its management. We present a neonate who was managed for this condition at Chogoria Mission Hospital. In presenting this case, we aim to sensitise healthcare providers to promptly recognise and manage this rare skin condition.

Diseases presenting "ichthyosis" symptom

  • child syndrome
  • dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
  • epidermolysis bullosa simplex
  • harlequin ichthyosis
  • hirschsprung disease
  • junctional epidermolysis bullosa
  • kallmann syndrome
  • lamellar ichthyosis

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