Ichthyosis congenita type IV: a new case resembling diffuse cutaneous mastocytosis

The wide phenotypical heterogeneity within the ichthyosis congenita group of diseases is well known. We report a case of a very rare and unusual autosomal recessive ichthyosis congenita, type IV, according to the ultrastructural classification. Our case presented the triad clue for the diagnosis, characterized by follicular hyperkeratosis, prematurity and perinatal complications, but the clinical diagnosis was further complicated by...