Lamellar Ichthyosis in a Nigerian Child: A Case Report
Abstract
Lamellar ichthyosis is a form of congenital ichthyosis that is transmitted in an autosomal recessive fashion.
Globally, it is a rare condition with estimated prevalence of 1 in 300000 in the United States. Its exact prevalence
in Nigeria is not known though there has been an earlier reported case of two sisters presenting with lamellar
ichthyosis. We therefore present this case for its rarity, late presentation and stigma associated with it in our
environment.
Keywords: Lamellar ichthyosis, ectropion, stigma
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2021-05-31
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