Congenital ichthyosis, microcephalus, quadriplegia: A rare birth disorder characterized by scaly skin, small head and paralysis of legs and arms. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Congenital ichthyosis, microcephalus, quadriplegia is available below.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Congenital ichthyosis, microcephalus, quadriplegia as a "rare disease".
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