Prenatal diagnosis of ichthyosis congenita gravis (Harlequin ichthyosis [HI]) using 3D sonography

Key words

Harlekin fetus - prenatal diagnosis - 3D sonography - DNA analysis

Publication History

Article published online:
04 December 2023

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