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Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Congenital

Designation for several severe forms of ichthyosis, present at birth, that are characterized by hyperkeratotic scaling. Infants may be born encased in a collodion membrane which begins shedding within 24 hours. This is followed in about two weeks by persistent generalized scaling. The forms include bullous (HYPERKERATOSIS, EPIDERMOLYTIC), non-bullous (ICHTHYOSIS, LAMELLAR), wet type, and dry type.

Year introduced: 1991

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Tree Number(s): C16.131.831.512.400, C16.320.850.400, C16.614.492.400, C17.800.428.333.250, C17.800.804.512.400, C17.800.827.400

MeSH Unique ID: D016113

Entry Terms:

  • Erythroderma, Congenital Ichthyosiform
  • Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythrodermas
  • Erythrodermas, Congenital Ichthyosiform
  • Ichthyosiform Erythrodermas, Congenital
  • Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma
  • Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Dry Type
  • Congenital Ichthyosiform Erythroderma, Wet Type

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