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Zhu S, Jiang Y, Shen N, Yin H, Qiao J. Case report of self-improving collodion ichthyosis in the newborn. J Int Med Res 2023; 51:3000605231204491. [PMID: 37848341 PMCID: PMC10585991 DOI: 10.1177/03000605231204491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023] Open
Abstract
Self-improving collodion ichthyosis (SICI) is a relatively rare subtype of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis (ARCI) that is often characterized by a collodion baby (CB) phenotype at birth. A newborn girl, just 1 hour old, presented with taut, shiny, thick yellow crusts, like parchment, and scales on her trunk and upper limbs. The tightening effect had caused both upper eyelids to appear everted, and her lips and auricles were deformed. Based on whole-exome sequencing and examination of the clinical phenotype, the patient was diagnosed with ARCI. After admission, the exposed mucosa was covered with a sterile Vaseline gauze dressing, and she was placed in an incubator set to a temperature of 32°C with a humidity level of 75%. One week later, the parchment-like scales had begun to flake off, and at the age of 3 weeks, all bodily skin appeared normal. SICI was diagnosed. After discharge, the patient was followed up to 3 months of age, at which time her growth and development were comparable to those of her peers. Clinicians should consider SICI as a possible diagnosis when analyzing the prognosis of patients with CB. Reducing water loss and maintaining the electrolyte balance are particularly important for SICI treatment.
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- Suyue Zhu
- Department of Pediatrics, Suqian Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Suqian Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Suqian Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Suqian Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pediatrics, Suqian Hospital Affiliated to Xuzhou Medical University, Suqian, Jiangsu, China
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Quazi S, Singh A, Khan K, Biyani U. A Case Report of a Collodion Baby: An Autosomal Recessive Genodermatosis. Cureus 2023; 15:e37418. [PMID: 37181951 PMCID: PMC10173020 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37418] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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Congenital ichthyosis refers to various underlying genodermatoses that indicate prenatal epidermal abnormalities. Collodion babies are manifestations of rare congenital ichthyosis, comprising severe clinical complications that contribute to the risk of mortality. This case report presents the case of a full-term female neonate, delivered at 38 weeks of gestation, who exhibited features of a translucent collodion membrane over her entire body at birth. The mother reported fewer antenatal check-ups and a lack of obstetric ultrasonography during pregnancy. The baby later developed systemic complications, which were managed with intensive neonatal care. This case report attempts to address the uncommon occurrence of collodion babies, which can be managed with supportive care and diagnosed with a fair amount of certainty with invasive prenatal diagnostics.
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- Sabiha Quazi
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, IND
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- Department of Pediatrics, Kalpataru Clinic and Diagnostic Center, Nagpur, IND
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Monir RL, Schoch JJ. Acral collodion membrane associated with ichthyosis due to a heterozygous pathogenic variant of ELOVL4 gene. Pediatr Dermatol 2023. [PMID: 36623811 DOI: 10.1111/pde.15240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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A female twin presented at birth with a collodion membrane on the hands and feet. After the membrane resolved over the first months of life, she was initially diagnosed with acral self-healing collodion membrane. However, she subsequently developed brown well-defined geometric scales on the trunk and extremities, consistent with ichthyosis. Genetic testing showed a heterozygous pathogenic variant in ELOVL4, a gene associated with syndromic ichthyosis with developmental delay, seizures, and spasticity. Although acral collodion membrane is considered to be a benign variant of the more generalized collodion, usually described as "self-healing," it may be the initial presentation of more diffuse ichthyosis.
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- Reesa L Monir
- Department of Dermatology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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Gerhardt C, Haque A, Seminario-Vidal L. Glistening film on the dorsal hands and feet of a newborn. Pediatr Dermatol 2021; 38:1561-1562. [PMID: 34931363 DOI: 10.1111/pde.14839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Caroline Gerhardt
- Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, USA
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Anker P, Kiss N, Kocsis I, Czemmel É, Becker K, Zakariás S, Plázár D, Farkas K, Mayer B, Nagy N, Széll M, Ács N, Szalai Z, Medvecz M. Report of a Novel ALOX12B Mutation in Self-Improving Collodion Ichthyosis with an Overview of the Genetic Background of the Collodion Baby Phenotype. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11070624. [PMID: 34199106 PMCID: PMC8304297 DOI: 10.3390/life11070624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Collodion baby is a congenital, transient phenotype encountered in approximately 70–90% of autosomal recessive congenital ichthyosis and is an important entity of neonatal erythroderma. The clinical outcome after this severe condition is variable. Genetic mutations of components of the epidermal lipoxygenase pathway have been implicated in the majority of self-improving collodion ichthyosis (SICI). In SICI, the shedding of the collodion membrane reveals clear skin or only mild residual manifestation of ichthyosis. Here we report the case of a girl born with a severe form of collodion baby phenotype, whose skin almost completely cleared within the first month of life. At the age of 3 years, only mild symptoms of a keratinization disorder remained. However, the severity of erythema and scaling showed mild fluctuations over time. To objectively evaluate the skin changes of the patient, we assessed the ichthyosis severity index. Upon sequencing of the ALOX12B gene, we identified a previously unreported heterozygous nonsense mutation, c.1607G>A (p.Trp536Ter) with the recurrent, heterozygous mutation c.1562A>G (p.Tyr521Cys). Thereby, our findings expand the genotypic spectrum of SICI. In addition, we summarize the spectrum of further genetic diseases that can present at birth as collodion baby, in particular the SICI.
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- Pálma Anker
- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary; (P.A.); (N.K.); (K.B.); (S.Z.); (D.P.); (K.F.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary; (P.A.); (N.K.); (K.B.); (S.Z.); (D.P.); (K.F.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Semmelweis University, 1082 Budapest, Hungary; (I.K.); (É.C.); (N.Á.)
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Semmelweis University, 1082 Budapest, Hungary; (I.K.); (É.C.); (N.Á.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary; (P.A.); (N.K.); (K.B.); (S.Z.); (D.P.); (K.F.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary; (P.A.); (N.K.); (K.B.); (S.Z.); (D.P.); (K.F.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary; (P.A.); (N.K.); (K.B.); (S.Z.); (D.P.); (K.F.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary; (P.A.); (N.K.); (K.B.); (S.Z.); (D.P.); (K.F.); (B.M.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary; (P.A.); (N.K.); (K.B.); (S.Z.); (D.P.); (K.F.); (B.M.)
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- MTA-SZTE Dermatological Research Group, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (N.N.); (M.S.)
- Department of Medical Genetics, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- MTA-SZTE Dermatological Research Group, 6720 Szeged, Hungary; (N.N.); (M.S.)
- Department of Medical Genetics, University of Szeged, 6720 Szeged, Hungary
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Semmelweis University, 1082 Budapest, Hungary; (I.K.); (É.C.); (N.Á.)
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- Department of Dermatology, Heim Pál National Children’s Institute, 1089 Budapest, Hungary;
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Dermatooncology, Semmelweis University, 1085 Budapest, Hungary; (P.A.); (N.K.); (K.B.); (S.Z.); (D.P.); (K.F.); (B.M.)
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Godfrey EK, Furumbe EG, Faustine F, Naburi H. Collodion baby treated at a tertiary hospital in Tanzania: a case report. J Med Case Rep 2018; 12:385. [PMID: 30595131 PMCID: PMC6311898 DOI: 10.1186/s13256-018-1912-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/04/2018] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The term "collodion baby" is used to describe a newborn covered with a translucent, parchment-like skin sheet. It is an extremely rare condition with an estimated incidence of 1 in 300,000 live births. Clinically, the baby will present with a collodion membrane with fissures, ectropium, eclabium, and hypoplastic digits. Shedding of the membrane increases risk of dehydration and infection. CASE PRESENTATION We present the case of an African baby girl, who died when she was 7-months old, who presented with features of collodion membrane at birth. She later developed hypernatremic dehydration and a constricted band on her lower limb that required urgent surgical release. She stayed in our hospital for 35 days; she was then discharged home after improvement for 6 months of follow-up clinics at Muhimbili National Hospital: neonatal; dermatology; ear, nose, and throat; and physiotherapy units. She died at 7 months of age. CONCLUSION Despite limited resources, the early survival of these babies can be improved by providing basic care.
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- Evance K. Godfrey
- Department of Paediatrics and Child health, School of Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), 9 United Nations Road, Upanga West, P.O. Box 65001, Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child health, School of Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), 9 United Nations Road, Upanga West, P.O. Box 65001, Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child health, School of Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), 9 United Nations Road, Upanga West, P.O. Box 65001, Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
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- Department of Paediatrics and Child health, School of Medicine, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), 9 United Nations Road, Upanga West, P.O. Box 65001, Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania
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