Harlequin Ichthyosis: A Case Report

ABSTRACT Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a genetic disorder caused by ABCA12 gene mutations, presenting with thick, scaly skin and deep fissures. Early recognition, intensive neonatal care, and multidisciplinary management are crucial for improving survival and quality of life. Treatment focuses on ski...

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Main Authors: Shoaib Akhtar, Adeel Anwaar, Inam Ul Haq, Hazaq Mukhtar, Sabir Jamal, Muhammad Muzammil, Aymar Akilimali
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Published: Wiley 2025-07-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70623
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Muhammad Muzammil
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description ABSTRACT Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a genetic disorder caused by ABCA12 gene mutations, presenting with thick, scaly skin and deep fissures. Early recognition, intensive neonatal care, and multidisciplinary management are crucial for improving survival and quality of life. Treatment focuses on skin hydration, infection prevention, and supportive care to manage symptoms effectively.
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spelling doaj-art-c60b2c1db7794303955f21d15385b42e2025-08-21T03:21:38ZengWileyClinical Case Reports2050-09042025-07-01137n/an/a10.1002/ccr3.70623Harlequin Ichthyosis: A Case ReportShoaib Akhtar0Adeel Anwaar1Inam Ul Haq2Hazaq Mukhtar3Sabir Jamal4Muhammad Muzammil5Aymar Akilimali6Rahbar Medical and Dental College Lahore PakistanPakistan Kidney and Liver Institute and Research Center Lahore Pakistan Lahore PakistanRashid Latif Medical and Dental College Lahore Pakistan Lahore PakistanRahbar Medical and Dental College Lahore PakistanRahbar Medical and Dental College Lahore PakistanRahbar Medical and Dental College Lahore PakistanDepartment of Research Medical Research Circle (MedReC) Goma Democratic Republic of CongoABSTRACT Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a genetic disorder caused by ABCA12 gene mutations, presenting with thick, scaly skin and deep fissures. Early recognition, intensive neonatal care, and multidisciplinary management are crucial for improving survival and quality of life. Treatment focuses on skin hydration, infection prevention, and supportive care to manage symptoms effectively.https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70623ABCA12 genecase reportharlequin ichthyosis
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Harlequin Ichthyosis: A Case Report
Clinical Case Reports
ABCA12 gene
case report
harlequin ichthyosis
title Harlequin Ichthyosis: A Case Report
title_full Harlequin Ichthyosis: A Case Report
title_fullStr Harlequin Ichthyosis: A Case Report
title_full_unstemmed Harlequin Ichthyosis: A Case Report
title_short Harlequin Ichthyosis: A Case Report
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case report
harlequin ichthyosis
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