Table 4.

Comparison of 2008 Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Nomenclature with 2020 Nomenclature

2008 Nomenclature 12020 Nomenclature 2
EBS, localizedLocalized EBS, normal keratin 5 & 14 staining, KRT5 or KRT14 pathogenic variant (specify type)
EBS, generalized otherIntermediate EBS, normal keratin 5 & 14 staining, KRT5 or KRT14 pathogenic variant (specify type)
EBS-MPEBS w/mottled pigmentation, normal keratin 5 staining, KRT5 pathogenic variant (specify type)
EBS, Dowling-MearaSevere EBS, normal keratin 5 & 14 staining, KRT5 or KRT14 pathogenic variant (specify type)

EBS = epidermolysis bullosa simplex; MP = mottled pigmentation

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Representative examples

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From: Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex

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