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MagicalMystery
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Harlequin Fetus
#4636887 - 09/09/05 03:14 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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http://asylumeclectica.com/malady/archives/harlequin.htm
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Admit it - you're shocked by the above image (and you'll be further shocked by the other images you'll be seeing on this page). And with good reason. Few congenital birth defects are as disturbing to the eyes (and souls) of its witnesses than Harlequin Ichthyosis - commonly known as Harlequin Fetus. In this rare genetic disorder, which occurs in 1 in 300,000 births, babies are born with a massive horny shell of dense platelike scales and contraction abnormalities of the eyes, ears, mouth and appendages. Basically, wherever a fold would normally occur in a newborn baby, these poor souls have cracks.
You've probably noticed the absolutely horrendous condition of the eyes of the above left infant. In Harlequin Fetuses, the free edges of the upper and lower eyelids are everted, leaving the eyes at risk for desiccation and trauma. The term "harlequin" derives from the newborn's facial expression and the triangular and diamond-shaped pattern of hyperkeratosis. The newborn?s mouth is pulled wide open, mimicking a clown?s smile. The underlying biochemical and genetic abnormality is not understood.
I'm not putting the images here. They really aren't that bad, they don't even look that human to me, really. Check 'em out.
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CaRnAgECaNdY
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Wow. I don't know what I'd do if my child was born that way. How horrible.
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Thin White Duke
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thats why we only do anal desiree
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ixitwistedixi
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Thats freakin crazy. Do you think they live long? (Id read the page but im at work and it would draw attention to me )
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Le_Canard
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ixitwistedixi said: Thats freakin crazy. Do you think they live long? (Id read the page but im at work and it would draw attention to me )
It's pretty crazy, isn't it? I found out about this a while ago whilst browsing through my step-dad's old medical textbooks. They usually only live a couple of days, mostly because of infections....
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Re: Harlequin Fetus [Re: Le_Canard]
#4637521 - 09/09/05 11:05 AM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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http://www.10news.com/health/3919722/detail.html
This guy survived the disease and became a tri-athlete.
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Le_Canard
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First one I've heard of. It usually is fatal, though. Glad to hear they may have found a way to treat this....
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Re: Harlequin Fetus [Re: Le_Canard]
#4637852 - 09/09/05 12:54 PM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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Why?
That dudes life has got to fucking suck.
Sometimes it's best to let things die.
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ixitwistedixi
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Re: Harlequin Fetus [Re: EvilEwok]
#4637873 - 09/09/05 12:59 PM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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Maby he loves his life.
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DNKYD
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Re: Harlequin Fetus [Re: EvilEwok]
#4637900 - 09/09/05 01:04 PM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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EvilEwok said: Why?
That dudes life has got to fucking suck.
Sometimes it's best to let things die.
True. I wonder how bad we are fucking up evolution by letting things like that live?
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Re: Harlequin Fetus [Re: DNKYD]
#4637915 - 09/09/05 01:07 PM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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DNKYD said: True. I wonder how bad we are fucking up evolution by letting things like that live?
1. I doubt he will ever get laid, so there is nothing to worry about in regards to evolution.
2. He is a tri-athlete...I'll bet he could whoop you.
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DNKYD
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Oh no, he could kick my ass. I better watch out for those badass harlequin babies.
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RandalFlagg
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Re: Harlequin Fetus [Re: DNKYD]
#4637951 - 09/09/05 01:13 PM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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DNKYD said: Oh no, he could kick my ass. I better watch out for those badass harlequin babies.
This guy is a black belt. Look at that karate stance. He is ready to bring the pain.
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Re: Harlequin Fetus [Re: DNKYD]
#4637953 - 09/09/05 01:14 PM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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They don't even survive longer then 48 hours after birth. Didn't you guys read on?
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DNKYD
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Didn't you read about the guy that survived and turned into a tri-athlete? Obviously not.
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CaRnAgECaNdY
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Re: Harlequin Fetus [Re: DNKYD]
#4637974 - 09/09/05 01:16 PM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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I guess I missed that part.
He must have not had it as bad as those babies shown in those pictures. There's no way those children could've survived.
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i could only begin to imagine the kind of horrendous pain those babies must be in......death would most likely be a release
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Corporal Kielbasa
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Re: Harlequin Fetus [Re: DNKYD]
#4638286 - 09/09/05 02:38 PM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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DNKYD said:
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EvilEwok said: Why?
That dudes life has got to fucking suck.
Sometimes it's best to let things die.
True. I wonder how bad we are fucking up evolution by letting things like that live?
Hey when your kid is born with something fucked up. Why dont you put a shovel to its head see how that feels. Yeah you probably wouldnt now would you?!
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DNKYD
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Yeah, I won't be having kids, Ahab. There's too many of us already. Sorry if my opinion on extremely horrendous birth defects upsets you
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swiftrance
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Re: Harlequin Fetus [Re: DNKYD]
#4638428 - 09/09/05 03:16 PM (18 years, 6 months ago) |
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For Ryan, managing his condition is a full-time job. Because his skin is constantly shedding, he needs to consume 7,500 calories a day. He tube feeds himself pure protein every night while he sleeps.
holy shit. I Want protein fed to me through a tube while i sleep.. I'd gain MAD muscle.
i almost get the feeling that he's the first of many mutants with super powers that will ultimately cause a war between natural men and .... x.. men.. HAHAHAH. ok im done
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