Ichthyosis, petechiae, and arthrogryposis in a neonate
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Published on: February 2, 2015
Courtney N Haller1, Hana Paladichuk1, Catherine A Ziats2,3
1Division of Dermatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Dell Medical School, Austin, Texas, USA.
Abstract:
Gaucher disease is a rare lysosomal storage disorder caused by a deficiency in glucocerebrosidase. This enzyme deficiency leads to the accumulation of toxic metabolites in various organs. Multiple subtypes of this disease have been described; however, the perinatal-lethal form is extremely rare and challenging to diagnose. We present a case of a newborn girl with ichthyosis, petechiae, and arthrogryposis, later found to be homozygous for a pathogenic variant of the glucocerebrosidase gene. This case highlights the potential role of dermatologists in the recognition of this rare disease.
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