Definitions of ichthyosiform erythroderma, congenital
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Definition of 'ichthyosiform erythroderma, congenital'
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1. ichthyosiform erythroderma, congenital Designation for several severe forms of ichthyosis, present at birth, that are characterized by hyperkeratotic scaling. Infants may be born encased in a collodionmembrane which begins shedding within 24 hours. This is followed in about two weeks by persistent generalized scaling. The forms include bullous (HYPERKERATOSIS, EPIDERMOLYTIC), non-bullous (ICHTHYOSIS, LAMELLAR), wet type, and dry type.
Definitions of ichthyosiform erythroderma, congenital
