Presentation
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Systemic Features: The skin changes are present at birth and consist of an ichthyosiform erythroderma. Hyperkeratosis is also present at birth and full blown ichthyosis develops during infancy. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]
Table 2 Major conditions in which ichtyosis and alopecia are both present (14). [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]
Clinical presentation and disease course The ichthyoses are present at birth or later in life. At birth, the newborns present with generalised scaling associated or not with generalised redness (erythroderma). [geneskin.org]
The X-linked dominant type, which this patient had, presents with milder asymmetric shortening of long bones. [healio.com]
Skin
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Eczema
Ichthyosis vulgaris Skin may appear normal at birth By the age of 5, skin is dry with fine white scale Affects abdomen, arms and legs, sparing creases of arms and legs Causes keratosis pilaris Palms are excessively lined Associated with atopic eczema [dermnetnz.org]
Those patients with Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema will occasionally develop shield ulcers cataracts. Ichthyosis is an autosomal recessive disorder associated with cuneiform cataracts and nuclear sclerosis. [johngoosey.com]
Hair abnormalities, severe eczema and allergy manifestations are associated with scaling erythroderma in Netherton Syndrome. [geneskin.org]
Psoriasiform plaques (Figure 1B-C ), angular cheilitis, periungueal inflammation, dystrophic nails, hypohidrosis, and atopic eczema can be present. The palms and soles are generally unaffected; one patient had a plantar keratoderma [ 3 ]. [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]
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Treatment
Walsh, along with a multi-disciplinary team of contributors guide you through the sweeping developments in diagnosis and treatment of the mother fetus, and neonate. [books.google.com]
Treatment Treatment Options: No treatment is available. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]
Long-term (1 yr) treatment with oral isotretinoin has resulted in bony exostoses in some patients, and other long-term adverse effects may arise. [merckmanuals.com]
All issues pertaining to the care of patients with ichthyosis should be discussed with a dermatologist experienced in the treatment of their skin disorder. [firstskinfoundation.org]
Long-term follow-up of Wilson disease: natural history, treatment, mutations analysis and phenotypic correlation. Liver Int. 2011; 31(1):83-91. PMID: 20958917 Roberts, EA, et al. Diagnosis and treatment of Wilson disease: an update. [invitae.com]
Prognosis
Affected individuals should talk to their physician and medical team about their specific case, associated symptoms and overall prognosis. The classic symptoms of Conradi-Hünermann syndrome involved the skeleton, skin and eyes. [rarediseases.org]
Cataract removal may improve vision but the poor prognosis for longevity requires caution be used. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]
Prognosis Life expectancy in patients with IFAP syndrome can vary from death in the neonatal period to normal surviving. The oldest reported patient was 33 years old [ 10 ]. Cardiopulmonary complications were the main cause of death. [ojrd.biomedcentral.com]
Prognosis The dryness of the eyes can be treated with artificial tears, ointments, bandage contact lenses, punctal occlusion, and possibly surgery, depending on the presence of abnormal lid closure or limbal stem cell deficiency. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Etiology
However, this patient had findings suggestive of a hereditary etiology, which initially prompted the ophthalmic consultation, and further tests were done. [healio.com]
• In-depth coverage addresses each disorder in all its manifestations—from the common to the unusual including etiology, symptoms, signs, treatment, and clinical pearls. • An anatomical table of contents helps you pinpoint a diagnosis when presented [euro-libris.ro]
Classified by etiology Age-related cataract Immature Senile Cataract (IMSC) - partially opaque lens, disc view hazy Mature Senile Cataract (MSC) - Completely opaque lens, no disc view Hypermature Senile Cataract (HMSC) - Liquefied cortical matter: Morgagnian [cs.mcgill.ca]
Awareness of orbital, ocular and adnexal development and the migratory pattern of neural crest cells is useful for understanding the etiology of congenital orbital, eyelid and lacrimal anomalies. [reviewofophthalmology.com]
Epidemiology
Epidemiology. 2003 Nov;14(6):707-12. Sun exposure as a risk factor for nuclear cataract p.37 quoting Javitt, J. C., F. Wang, and S. K. West. “Blindness Due to Cataract: Epidemiology and Prevention.” Annual Review of Public Health 17 (1996): 159-77. [psychology.wikia.com]
It has also been recognized, from animal, and epidemiological studies in humans, that microwaves can cause cataracts. [johngoosey.com]
Epidemiology Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world. [cs.mcgill.ca]
Epidemiology Frequency United States Ichthyosis vulgaris is the most common form and is an autosomal dominant trait with an incidence of 1 case per 300 population. [emedicine.medscape.com]
The ICD is the international standard diagnostic classification for all general epidemiological, many health management purposes and clinical use. [embryology.med.unsw.edu.au]
Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology Ichthyosis vulgaris is characterized by onset in early childhood, usually between age 3 and 12 months, with fine scales and varying degrees of dryness of the skin. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Prevention
But cataract surgery may help prevent these quality-of-life changes. [johngoosey.com]
Prevention Edit Although cataracts have no scientifically proven prevention, it is sometimes said that wearing ultraviolet -protecting sunglasses may slow the development of cataracts. [10] [11] Regular intake of antioxidants (such as vitamin A, C and [psychology.wikia.com]
Prevention Although cataracts have no scientifically proven prevention, it is sometimes said that wearing ultraviolet -protecting sunglasses may slow the development of cataracts. [cs.mcgill.ca]
It has a protective function against external aggressions and prevents the fluid loss. Genetic defects affecting each of its components have now been identified in a majority of ichthyosis. [geneskin.org]
By replacing the aqueous humor with a thicker viscoelastic, we can prevent the collapse of the eye, absorb free radicals generated from the emulsification and protect ocular structure. [slideshare.net]