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Rev Mex Pediatr 2003; 70 (1)

Epidermolysis bullosa. Clinical review

Miranda-Gómez A, Frías-Ancona G, Hierro-Orozco S

Language: Spanish
References: 11
Page: 32-36
PDF size: 95.14 Kb.


ABSTRACT

Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of inherited disorders of the epithelial basement membrane zone, mainly presenting during early childhood. The most important clinical manifestation, is the presence of blisters and vesicles over the skin and the mucous membranes, specially after direct minor trauma and friction. Is very difficult to make a punctual diagnosis between epidermolysis subtypes; however, in this review we present the three main types epidermolysis bullosa. We explain for each one topography, morphology, histologic affection level, mode of inheritance, existing mutations, and differential diagnosis. Finally we described the best therapeutic options for these kind of diseases.


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