A sporadic case of ichthyosis hystrix: A rare entity | [Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists • 2016]

Author(s):

1. Meenakshi Garg: Department of Skin, Venereal Diseases and Leprosy, Rajendra Institute Of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, India

2. Masuma P Bhengra: Department of Skin, Venereal Diseases and Leprosy, Rajendra Institute Of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, India

3. Pawan Gupta: Department of Skin, Venereal Diseases and Leprosy, Rajendra Institute Of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, India

4. Shyam Sundar Chaudhary: Department of Skin, Venereal Diseases and Leprosy, Rajendra Institute Of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, India

Abstract:

The term ichthyosis hystrix encompasses several rare ichthyosiform disorders characterized by massive hyperkeratosis with an appearance like spiny scales. This is a rare form of ichthyosis with autosomal dominant inheritance and a very few cases have been reported. We report a case of ichthyosis hystrix in a 22-year-old male patient with hyperkeratotic, dry, warty, scaly excrescences on most of the body surface in a linear pattern. Palms, soles and nails were spared and family history was negative. The case is being reported in view of the rarity of disease and its sporadic occurrence.

Page(s): 83-86

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Published: Journal: Journal of Pakistan Association of Dermatologists, Volume: 26, Issue: 1, Year: 2016

Keywords:

hyperkeratosis , sporadic , Ichthyosis hystrix

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