Three siblings with Harlequin Ichthyosis in an Indian family.
The Harlequin fetus is a distinct genetic entity with a strikingly grotesque appearance. Three siblings (two males, one female) with Harlequin Ichthyosis, a rare form of congenital disorder, born to the same parents are presented. The genetic aspects are discussed and the relevant literature is reviewed.
Multani
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AS
Department of Cell Biology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030, USA.
Sheth
F J
FJ
Shah
V C
VC
Chinoy
N J
NJ
Pathak
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S
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics*; D007194:India; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007621:Karyotyping; D008297:Male