Harlequin ichthyosis: a rare genetic dermatosis in Nigeria

Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a rare genetic skin disorder characterized by dry, thickened, scaly, fish-like skin with an autosomal recessive inheritance pattern. It is the severest form of ichthyosis and is associated with poor survival. We report a case of HI that presented to our facility and high...

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Main Authors: Blessing Kene-Udemezue, Beatrice Ezenwa, Iretiola Fajolu, Khadijah Oleolo-Ayodeji, Kasarachi Akowundu, Terfa Asue, Emeka Nwadinigwe, Chinyere Ezeaka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAMJ 2020-05-01
Series:PAMJ Clinical Medicine
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Online Access: https://www.clinical-medicine.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/3/4/pdf/4.pdf