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CHILD syndrome

Dr Abhilash Sandhyala and Dr Yuranga Weerakkody et al.

The CHILD syndrome is an acronym for Congenital hemidysplasia with ichthyosiform erythroderma and limb defects. It comprises of

  • CH : congenital hemidysplasia :
  • I : ichthyosiform erythroderma :
    • develops at or shortly after birth
    • unilateral erythema and scaling, with a distinct demarcation in the middle of the trunk 2
    • hair loss on the same side may also be possible
  • LD : limb defects
    • fingers on the hand or toes on the foot of the affected side may be missing.
    • an arm or leg may also be shortened or even missing

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