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Harlequin fetus: a case report

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We report a case of harlequin fetus. This very rare cutaneous malformation is a severe form of congenital ichthyosis. This disorder is due to an inborn error of epidermal keratinization. Malformations of ears, nose, and hypoplasia of fingers or nails are seen. This affection is most often lethal.

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  1. Laboratoire d’Anatomie, Faculté de Médecine, CHRU de Caen, Avenue de la Côte de Nacre, F-14033, Caen Cedex, France

    S. Moreau, E. Salame & P. Delmas

  2. Service d’ORL de de Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, CHRU, Avenue de la Côte de Nacre, F-14033, Caen Cedex, France

    M. Goullet de Rugy

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Moreau, S., Salame, E., de Rugy, M.G. et al. Harlequin fetus: a case report. Surg Radiol Anat 21, 215–216 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-999-0215-6

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