Exam questionKROK 1Medicine ยท 2009
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
- Leukoplakia
- Ichthyosis
- Xerodermia
- Dermatomyositis
- Erythroplakia
Correct answer
Ichthyosis
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