title: Harlequin ichthyosis in an African child: case report.
abstract: 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.
authors: Aga khan University Hospital, P. O. Box 30270 - 00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
authors: A N
authors: AN
authors: Migowa
authors: C W
authors: CW
authors: Murungi
authors: B W
authors: BW
authors: Gatinu
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Mbithe
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Kimani
authors: P
authors: P
authors: Okiro
authors: F S
authors: FS
authors: Rana
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Ochieng
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Nduati
mesh_terms: D017954:Africa South of the Sahara; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D017490:Ichthyosis, Lamellar / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male