Harlequin Fetus Health Article

PERIODICALS

Akiyama, Masashi. "Severe Congenital Ichthyosis of the Neonate." International Journal of Dermatology 37 (1998): 722-728.

Akiyama, Masashi, Kaoru Suzumori, and Hiroshi Shimizu. "Prenatal Diagnosis of Harlequin Ichthyosis by the Examination of Keratinized Hair Canals and Amniotic Fluid Cells at 19 Weeks Estimated Gestational Age." Prenatal Diagnosis 19 (February 1999): 167-171.

Pejaver, Ranjan K., et al. "Etretinate in the Management of Harlequin Siblings." Indian Journal of Pediatrics 65 (March-April 1998): 320-323.

ORGANIZATIONS

Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types. 650 N. Cannon Ave., Suite 17, Landsdale, PA 19446. (215) 631-1411 or (800) 545-3286. Fax: (215) 631-1413. <http://www.scalyskin.org>.

National Registry for Ichthyosis and Related Disorders. University of Washington Dermatology Department, Box 356524, 1959 N.E. Pacific, Rm. BB1353, Seattle, WA 98195-6524. (800) 595-1265 or (206) 616-3179. <http://www.skinregistry.org>.

WEBSITES

"Ichthyosis Congenita, Harlequin Fetus Type." Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/dispomim.cgi?id=242500>.

Ichthyosis Information. <http://www.ichthyosis.com>.

Terri A. Knutel, MS, CGC