deformed babies

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Sun, 19 May 2013 14:41:55 -0400

Best. Blog. Ever.

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:14:01 -0400

Why thank you!

Acrania.

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:30:40 -0400

Acrania.

Congenital absence of skin.

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:45:15 -0400

Congenital absence of skin.

caustic-love replied to your photo: Harlequin ichthyosis, What are the odds of harlequin babies...

Wed, 15 May 2013 20:09:22 -0400

caustic-love replied to your photo: Harlequin ichthyosis,

What are the odds of harlequin babies living to adulthood?

The condition used to always be fatal, but neonatal care has been improving and survival rates have been increasing with the use of retinoids. I found some statistics saying that in a review of 45 cases, there were 25 survivors (56%), ranging in age from 10 months to 25 years and twenty deaths (44%) occurred from day 1 to day 52. The oldest known survivor is Nusrit “Nelly” Shaheen, who was born in 1984 and is in relatively good health.

Harlequin ichthyosis,

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:49:54 -0400

Harlequin ichthyosis,

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Wed, 15 May 2013 10:48:23 -0400

I’ll get some more posts queue’d soon, maybe today, maybe not tho because I’m...

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:25:11 -0400

I’ll get some more posts queue’d soon, maybe today, maybe not tho because I’m sick. But I have tabs open and waiting. Sorry about my lack of posts! :P

Ok, how is the person running this blog disgusting? They take their time to show others interesting conditions a baby could be born with. I am actually glad this blog exists. It's interesting to know how one missing/extra chromosome, fluke of the genetic code or just sheer shot of misfortune can deform a baby to such level. If the offended person is appalled, then leave the page, no need to leave rude asks.

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:55:50 -0400

Thank you very much, I’m glad you like my blog! And thank you too all the people that send nice asks, they greatly outnumber the rude ones. <3

what are some good documentaries i could watch on some of these deformities, etc?

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:45:24 -0400

Search “extraordinary people” on YouTube! That series is really great and covers some of the conditions I’ve posted here. If I find any other good documentaries, I’ll be sure to post them. :)

Take my advice and ignore the troll. It merely takes pleasure in being a petty self-righteous cowardly Debbie Downer. Your blog is very interesting.

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:42:22 -0400

I will! I get many more nice messages like this than I do hate. Thanks. :)

You're disgusting.

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:31:07 -0400

Why?

For Harlequin babies, are the odd lip formations actually layers of skin? It is it something else?

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:04:19 -0400

The lips are actually turned inside out because of how tight the thick “scales” make the baby’s skin (this is called eclabium). It’s the same with the odd eyes they have at birth, and that condition is called ectropion.

Thanks for the question!

Proptosis (Eye bulging) and Hydrocephalus.

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:53:31 -0400

Proptosis (Eye bulging) and Hydrocephalus.

Would that baby in the extreme eye bulging video survive? It looks noisy and ok otherwise. Can they do corrective surgery or would it die? Can it actually see? Because it kinda looks like it's reacting to things around it

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:51:00 -0400

I am pretty sure that baby has a type of Pfeiffer Syndrome (I’m thinking Type III), in which case, here is some information I found:

“Although Pfeiffer syndrome has been linked to two different genes, it has also been broken down into three different subtypes based on physical findings: Type I, Type II and Type III. The difference between these three different types is not always clear. Type I is the most common, and is the mildest of the three types. Children with Type I Pfeiffer syndrome usually have normal intelligence. Type II and Type III represent the more severe types, and are more likely have both serious medical problems and impaired mental development. Type II can be differentiated from Type III in that the Type II children are born with a “cloverleaf” skull (also called Kleeblattschädel). Type III children are the most severely affected and do not have a typical cloverleaf skull shape. Both Types II and III are also associated with a greater risk of death early in life, and some centers have reported mortality rates from 25% to 85% in childhood. However, lower mortality rates are likely at the most experienced centers, especially those with a special interest in Pfeiffer syndrome). It is not possible to determine which subtype of Pfeiffer syndrome any child has by genetic testing alone (as it turns out, sometimes the same gene mutation that has been associated with Pfeiffer syndrome can also result in Crouzon syndrome).”

Also:

“Severe complications of this syndrome involve respiratory complications and hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is defined as an over production of fluid inside the brain, resulting in brain malfunction if no treatment is performed. Respiratory problems may be brought about by deformities in the trachea or the underdevelopment of the midface. Several people may have a tracheostomy or an incision in the trachea. Death can be brought about by serious brain deformities, respiratory difficulties, prematurity, and complications brought about by surgery. Even with no hydrocephalus, there will still be mental retardation and delays in development. Low set eyes may be so serious that the child is incapable of closing his or her eyelids.”

marruin: Severe facial clefts.

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:16:26 -0400

marruin:

Severe facial clefts.

Polysyndactyly.

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:30:43 -0400

Polysyndactyly.

Acrocephalopolysyndactyly.

Sun, 14 Apr 2013 09:45:28 -0400

Acrocephalopolysyndactyly.

Triphalangeal thumb.

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:15:30 -0400

Triphalangeal thumb.

Sirenomelia. Note the absence of an anus and external genitals.

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:30:36 -0400

Sirenomelia. Note the absence of an anus and external genitals.