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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2026

X-linked ichthyosis with seizures, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder: a case report with an uncommon clinical presentation.

Lama Ahmad Othman, Rema Ahmad Shaban, Abdulrahman Ahmad Othman, Ismail Fawaz Al Malla, Taha Yassen Almohammad, Anas Saeed Abdulmalek Al-Kubati, Elaf Alchalabi, Diaa Abulhameed Sadeq, Bilal Sleiay, Yara Mohamad Anjila and 4 more

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Lama Ahmad OthmanScience Department, Pharmazeutisches Institut, Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen, Germany.
Rema Ahmad ShabanMediyinische Fakultät, Universität des Saarlandes, Saarland, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8218-7421
Abdulrahman Ahmad OthmanScience Department, Pharmazeutisches Institut, Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen, Germany.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2760-5972
Ismail Fawaz Al MallaDepartment of Dermatology, National Hospital of Lattakia, lattakia, syria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3326-7438
Taha Yassen AlmohammadFaculty of Medicine, Syrian private university, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5737-8026
Anas Saeed Abdulmalek Al-KubatiFaculty of Medicine, 21 September University for Medical and Applied Sciences, Sana'a, Yemen.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9975-3327
Elaf AlchalabiDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Faculty of Public Health, Kuwait University, Kuwait, Kuwait.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-2742-3093
Diaa Abulhameed SadeqFaculty of Medicine, Faculty of medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1727-8646
Bilal SleiayFaculty of Medicine, Hama University, Hama, Syrian Arab Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2692-2954
Yara Mohamad AnjilaGeneral Surgery Department, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Basel ShlashDepartment of Urology, National University Hospital, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Doha Mohammed AlhawarnhPediatric Department, University Children's Hospital, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Alaa Eid AlfarhanPediatric Department, University Children's Hospital, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.
Rama Ahmad AlkhalilScience Department, Pharmazeutisches Institut, Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen, Germany.

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Introduction and importance: X-linked ichthyosis (XLI) is a genetic condition characterized by scaly skin due to steroid sulfatase (STS) deficiency, often associated with additional neurodevelopmental issues. Case presentation: A 10-year-old male child was admitted to the dermatology department. The child had been born prematurely at 26 weeks' gestation with a low birth weight of 1.6 kg. He presented with seizures characterized by abnormal upper-limb movements and was diagnosed with congenital ichthyosis. The child exhibited delayed language and motor development, learning difficulties, microcephaly, and dry, scaly skin, which he habitually peeled and ingested. Genetic analysis (single-nucleotide polymorphism and combined comparative genomic hybridization) revealed a 1.65 Mb deletion on chromosome Xp22.31 affecting the STS gene and other adjacent genes. The patient had low STS enzyme activity (3.5 nmol/hour/protein) in adipose tissue. Neuroimaging showed no structural abnormalities, though an electroencephalogram indicated mild slowing. Clinical discussion: Given the established association between STS deletions and neurodevelopmental as well as psychiatric comorbidities, early recognition of emerging psychiatric features is essential. Given the established association between STS deletions and neurodevelopmental as well as psychiatric comorbidities, early recognition of emerging psychiatric manifestations is essential. Management should follow evidence-based recommendations for first-episode or early psychotic symptoms, emphasizing careful assessment, individualized pharmacological treatment when indicated, and multidisciplinary psychosocial support. Such an approach may improve clinical stabilization while avoiding premature diagnostic labeling. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of early genetic diagnosis and personalized treatment approaches, integrating dermatological, neurological, and psychiatric care to optimize outcomes in XLI.

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attention-deficit/hyperactivity disordercase reportsingle-nucleotide polymorphismX-linked ichthyosis

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