Ocular complications of lamellar ichthyosis
Ichthyosis is a rare heterogeneous cutaneous disorder characterized by hyperkeratinization of the skin. They may be inherited or acquired following malnutrition, malignancy, or autoimmune disorders. Common forms of ichthyosis include lamellar ichthyosis (LI), X-linked ichthyosis, bullous ichthyosifo...
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doaj-56de885b92ef477587123a3b5cfb42d22020-11-24T20:43:34ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsArchives of Medicine and Health Sciences2321-48482018-01-016113413510.4103/amhs.amhs_112_17Ocular complications of lamellar ichthyosisIbrahim AliyuIchthyosis is a rare heterogeneous cutaneous disorder characterized by hyperkeratinization of the skin. They may be inherited or acquired following malnutrition, malignancy, or autoimmune disorders. Common forms of ichthyosis include lamellar ichthyosis (LI), X-linked ichthyosis, bullous ichthyosiform erythroderma, and ichthyosis vulgaris. LI may be associated with ectropion and eclabion and if poorly managed could result in vision loss. The case of a 7-month-old girl who presented with bilateral keratitis, panophthalmitis, and perforated right cornea is reported in this communication.http://www.amhsjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2321-4848;year=2018;volume=6;issue=1;spage=134;epage=135;aulast=AliyuBlindnesseclabionectropionkeratitislamellar ichthyosis |
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Ocular complications of lamellar ichthyosis |
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Ocular complications of lamellar ichthyosis |
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Ocular complications of lamellar ichthyosis |
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Ocular complications of lamellar ichthyosis |
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Ocular complications of lamellar ichthyosis |
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ocular complications of lamellar ichthyosis |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences |
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Ichthyosis is a rare heterogeneous cutaneous disorder characterized by hyperkeratinization of the skin. They may be inherited or acquired following malnutrition, malignancy, or autoimmune disorders. Common forms of ichthyosis include lamellar ichthyosis (LI), X-linked ichthyosis, bullous ichthyosiform erythroderma, and ichthyosis vulgaris. LI may be associated with ectropion and eclabion and if poorly managed could result in vision loss. The case of a 7-month-old girl who presented with bilateral keratitis, panophthalmitis, and perforated right cornea is reported in this communication. |
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Blindness eclabion ectropion keratitis lamellar ichthyosis |
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