Epidermolysis bullosa simplex 4, localized or generalized intermediate, autosomal recessive
- Synonyms
- Epidermolysis bullosa, nonspecific, autosomal recessive
- Modes of inheritance
- Autosomal recessive inheritance (Orphanet)
Summary
Excerpted from the GeneReview: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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Available tests
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Clinical tests (18 available)
Clinical features
Help- Abnormality of the integument
- Abnormal blistering of the skin
Abnormal blistering of the skin
- MedGen UID: 412159
- Concept ID: C2132198
- Finding: Finding
Abnormality of the integument
- Epidermal acanthosis
Epidermal acanthosis
- MedGen UID: 65136
- Concept ID: C0221270
- Finding: Finding
Abnormality of the integument
- Fragile skin
Fragile skin
- MedGen UID: 66826
- Concept ID: C0241181
- Finding: Finding
Abnormality of the integument
- Hyperkeratosis
Hyperkeratosis
- MedGen UID: 209030
- Concept ID: C0870082
- Finding: Disease or Syndrome
Abnormality of the integument
- Abnormal blistering of the skin
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