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Epidermolysis bullosa simplex 1A, generalized severe

Synonyms
Epidermolysis bullosa herpetiformis, Dowling-Meara; Epidermolysis bullosa simplex Dowling-Meara type
Modes of inheritance
Autosomal dominant inheritance (Orphanet)

Summary

Excerpted from the GeneReview: Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) is characterized by fragility of the skin (and mucosal epithelia in some instances) that results in non-scarring blisters and erosions caused by minor mechanical trauma. EBS is distinguished from other types of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) or non-EB skin fragility syndromes by the location of the blistering in relation to the dermal-epidermal junction. In EBS, blistering occurs within basal keratinocytes. The severity of blistering ranges from limited to hands and feet to widespread involvement. Additional features can include hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles (keratoderma), nail dystrophy, milia, and hyper- and/or hypopigmentation. Rare EBS subtypes have been associated with additional clinical features including pyloric atresia, muscular dystrophy, cardiomyopathy, and/or nephropathy.
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Authors:
Jodi Y So
Joyce Teng
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Clinical tests (38 available)

Molecular Genetics Tests

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  • Also known as: CK14, EBS1, EBS1A, EBS1B, EBS1C, EBS1D, EBS3, EBS4, K14, NFJ, KRT14
    Summary: keratin 14

  • Also known as: CK5, DDD, DDD1, EBS1, EBS2, EBS2A, EBS2B, EBS2C, EBS2D, EBS2E, EBS2F, K5, KRT5A, KRT5
    Summary: keratin 5

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