title: Harlequin Ichthyosis: Prenatal Diagnosis of a Rare Yet Severe Genetic Dermatosis.
abstract: Harlequin Ichthyosis (HI) is an extremely rare genetic skin disorder. It is the most severe type of ichthyosis. It is characterized by thickened, dry, rough and armor like plates of skin with deep cracks in between. Alternative names for HI include- keratosis diffusafetalis, ichthyosis congenital, icthyosis fetalis, harlequin fetus and icthyosis congenital gravior. It is an autosomal recessive disorder with the majority of affected individuals being homozygous for mutation in the ABCA 12 gene. This condition presents with a wide range of severity and symptoms. Affected neonates usually do not survive beyond first few days of life. We are presenting prenatal diagnosis of a case of this rare condition.
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Christian Medical College , Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India .
authors.forename: Swati
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Rathore
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Christian Medical College , Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India .
authors.forename: Liji Sarah
authors.initials: LS
authors.lastname: David
authors.affiliation: Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Christian Medical College , Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India .
authors.forename: Manisha Madhai
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Beck
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of General Pathology, Christian Medical College , Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India .
authors.forename: Mandeep Singh
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Bindra
authors.affiliation: Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Genetics, Christian Medical College , Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India .
authors.forename: Gautham
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Arunachal
keywords: Eclabium; Ectropion; Harlequin fetus