Prenatal diagnosis of Harlequin ichthyosis presenting as distal arthrogryposis using three-dimensional ultrasound

Prenat Diagn. 2007 Jun;27(6):566-7. doi: 10.1002/pd.1727.

Abstract

We describe a case of Harlequin Icthyosis where the main 2D and 3D ultrasound findings were digital contractures as opposed to the more commonly described severe facial dysmorphisms. A prenatal finding of distal arthrogryposis can therefore include harlequin icthyosis as a differential diagnosis, where 3D ultrasound may then disclose the facial features more commonly associated with the condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acitretin / therapeutic use
  • Adult
  • Arthrogryposis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ichthyosis, Lamellar / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ichthyosis, Lamellar / drug therapy
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods*

Substances

  • Acitretin