Epidermolysis Bullosa, Epidermolysis Bullosa, Epidermolytic (simplex) - DermAtlas

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Katherine Puttgen, MD

Diagnosis

epidermolysis bullosa epidermolysis bullosa, epidermolytic (simplex)

Body Site

abdomen

Age

2 days

Pigmentation

dark

Organization

grouped, clustered

Color

skin color red

Morphology

vesiculobullous (blister, pustule)

Pattern

acral (centripetal - extremity predominant)

Comments

This newborn was noted to have scattered erosions and vesicles at areas of trauma on the abdomen cheeks, and extremities. Mucous membranes were spared, and the infant fed and gained well. A biopsy and immunofluorescent markers were most consistent with epidermolytic epidermolysis bullosa.

Description

superficial erosions and flaccid vesicles

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7/28/2008 16:45:00

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