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Harlequin ichthyosis: A rare dermatological disorder
Alok Kumar Dubey1, Ilisapeci Vereti Tuibeqa2, Nina Baivou Pio3
1MD,Pediatrics,MPhil (HHSM), Professor, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences, Suva, Fiji.
2MCH, PGDCH, MBBS, Acting Consultant Department of Pediatrics, Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva, Fiji.
3MBBS, Registrar Obstetrics & Gynecology Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Suva, Fiji.

doi:10.5348/ijcri-2014105-CR-10416

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Dubey AK, Tuibeqa IV, Pio NB. Harlequin ichthyosis: A rare dermatological disorder. Int J Case Rep Images 2014;5(8):590–594.


Abstract
Introduction: Harlequin ichthyosis is one of the most devastating of the genodermatoses. Neonates usually die within the first few days of life from infection or dehydration related complications. Prenatal diagnosis remains difficult but may be possible in high risk pregnancies by performing a fetal skin biopsy or by three-dimensional ultrasonography.
Case Report: We report the case of Harlequin ichthyosis for its rarity and briefly review literature.
Conclusion: This case has been reported for the rarity of Harlequin ichthyosis and to create awareness among pediatricians to identify the condition promptly.

Keywords: Harlequin ichthyosis, ABCA12 gene, Ectropion, Eclabium


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Author Contributions
Alok Kumar Dubey – Conception and design, Analysis and interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Ilisapeci Vereti Tuibeqa – Acquisition of data, Analysis and interpretation of data, Critical revision of the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Nina BaivouPio – Acquisition of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
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About The Authors

Alok Kumar Dubey is Professor of Pediatrics at College of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences Suva, Fiji. He graduated from NSCB Medical College Jabalpur India, did MD (Paeds ) from Pune India and also acquired M.Phil in Health & Hospital Systems from BITS Pilani, India. He has published more than 20 papers in national and international journals. After retirement from active service, he plans to pursue Advanced Diploma in Pediatric clinical cardiology and set-up a charitable practice .



Ilisapeci Vereti Tuibeqa completed her M.Med (paeds ) from Fiji School of Medicine Suva Fiji.Following which she underwent training in Neonatology at Mercy Hospital in Australia, for 2 years. Presently she is working as a Consultant Pediatrician at Colonial War Memorial Hospital Suva Fiji. Her mission is to establish state of art neonatal service in the Island countries.



Nina Baivou Pio has completed her MBBS and Advanced Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynecology and is presently pursuing Master's Program in the same field. She intends to sub-specialize in Infertility and feto maternal medicine before joining an academic institution in a conjoint position of a medical teacher and clinician.