title: Three siblings with Harlequin Ichthyosis in an Indian family.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cell Biology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston 77030, USA.
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Multani
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: Sheth
authors.forename: V C
authors.initials: VC
authors.lastname: Shah
authors.forename: N J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Chinoy
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pathak
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007057:Ichthyosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics*; D007194:India; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007621:Karyotyping; D008297:Male