Harlequin ichthyosis in an African child: case report.
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2010-09Author
Migowa, AN
Murungi, CW
Gatinu, BW
Mbithe, J
Kimani, E
Okiro, P
Rana, FS
Ochieng, R
Nduati, RW
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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.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23457818http://erepository.uonbi.ac.ke:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/32170
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East Afr Med J. 2010 Sep;87(9):389-92Publisher
University of Nairobi School of medicine,University of Nairobi
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- Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) [10377]