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Collodion Baby: Newborn With Rare Skin Condition Admitted To ICU In MP's Rewa
Collodion Baby: Newborn With Rare Skin Condition Admitted To ICU In MP's Rewa

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Collodion Baby: Newborn With Rare Skin Condition Admitted To ICU In MP's Rewa

The newborn is suffering from Harlequin Ichthyosis, a rare genetic disorder causing thickened, cracked skin, distorted facial features, and protruding pupils due to faulty genes In a rare and extraordinary case from the Chakghat tehsil of Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district, a pregnant woman has given birth to a baby suffering from a severe genetic disorder. The child, delivered at the Chakghat Community Health Centre, displayed unusual physical deformities and was immediately referred to the ICU at Rewa's Gandhi Memorial Hospital for specialised treatment. On Tuesday night, Priyanka Patel, daughter-in-law of Shanti Devi Patel from Dhakhra Sonnouri village in Tyonthar tehsil, experienced labour pains and was rushed to the Chakghat facility. She gave birth through normal delivery early Wednesday morning at 7 am. While the mother is in good health, the baby was born two months prematurely and in critical condition. According to Shanti Devi Patel, Priyanka was taken for regular check-ups at both government and private hospitals. Doctors had consistently assured them that the baby was healthy. Two ultrasounds were conducted at a private hospital, the latest just a day before delivery, which indicated the child would be born healthy in two months. However, labour began unexpectedly, and the newborn was delivered in a severely deformed state. Dr. Naveen Kumar Mishra from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (JR1 Paediatrics Department) at Gandhi Memorial Hospital confirmed that the newborn is suffering from Harlequin Ichthyosis, a rare genetic disorder caused when both parents carry the faulty gene. The condition leads to thickened, cracked skin, distorted facial features, and protruding pupils, significantly reducing the chances of survival. The child also showed signs of Collodion Baby, another rare disorder characterised by tight, dry, and fragile skin prone to cracking. Due to respiratory complications, the newborn has been placed on oxygen support since birth. Doctors at Gandhi Memorial Hospital are closely monitoring the baby's condition. While these genetic disorders are extremely rare, with only one or two cases reported annually, the medical team remains hopeful and is continuing treatment with utmost care. view comments First Published: July 24, 2025, 13:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

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