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A stillborn child was found to have thickened skin resembling of the tortoise shell, underdeveloped auricles. Histological examination of skin revealed hyperkeratosis, atrophy of the granular epidermis layer; inflammatory changes were not present. What is the most likely diagnosis?

Answer options

  1. Leukoplakia
  2. Ichthyosis
  3. Xerodermia
  4. Dermatomyositis
  5. Erythroplakia
Correct answer

Ichthyosis

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