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Junctional epidermolysis bullosa, non-Herlitz type(JEB1A)

MedGen UID:
82798
Concept ID:
C0268374
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Adult junctional epidermolysis bullosa; COL17A1-Related Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa; EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA JUNCTIONALIS, DISENTIS TYPE; EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA JUNCTIONALIS, NON-HERLITZ TYPE; EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA JUNCTIONALIS, PROGRESSIVE; EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA JUNCTIONALIS, SEVERE NONLETHAL; EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA, JUNCTIONAL 1A, INTERMEDIATE; Epidermolysis bullosa, junctional, non-herlitz type, somatic mosaic revertant
SNOMED CT: Junctional epidermolysis bullosa non-Herlitz type (724225008)
 
Gene (location): LAMB3 (1q32.2)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0009180
OMIM®: 226650

Definition

Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) is characterized by fragility of the skin and mucous membranes, manifest by blistering with little or no trauma. Blistering may be severe and granulation tissue can form on the skin around the oral and nasal cavities, fingers and toes, and internally around the upper airway. Blisters generally heal with no significant scarring. Broad classification of JEB includes JEB generalized severe and JEB generalized intermediate. In JEB generalized severe, blisters are present at birth or become apparent in the neonatal period. Congenital malformations of the urinary tract and bladder may also occur. In JEB generalized intermediate, the phenotype may be mild with blistering localized to hands, feet, knees, and elbows with or without renal or ureteral involvement. Some individuals never blister after the newborn period. Additional features shared by JEB and the other major forms of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) include congenital localized absence of skin (aplasia cutis congenita), milia, nail dystrophy, scarring alopecia, hypotrichosis, pseudosyndactyly, and other contractures. [from GeneReviews]

Additional descriptions

From OMIM
Intermediate junctional epidermolysis bullosa 1A (JEB1A) is an autosomal recessive blistering disease of skin and mucous membranes. Generalized trauma-induced blistering occurs from birth. Blistering is less severe than in severe JEB (see 226700), usually without the tendency for developing chronic granulation tissue. The plane of skin cleavage is through the lamina lucida of the cutaneous basement membrane zone. Nail dystrophy or loss and dental enamel defects are present. Scarring or nonscarring alopecia and diffuse hair loss may occur (summary by Has et al., 2020). Blistering does not affect the life span of affected individuals (Pulkkinen and Uitto, 1998; Sybert, 2010). Genetic Heterogeneity of Junctional Epidermolysis Bullosa Another form of JEB that is caused by mutation in the LAMB3 gene is severe JEB1B (226700). Forms of JEB caused by mutation in the LAMA3 gene (600805) are intermediate JEB2A (619783), severe JEB2B (619784), and laryngoonychocutaneous JEB2C (245660). Forms of JEB caused by mutation in the LAMC2 gene (150292) are intermediate JEB3A (619785) and severe JEB3B (619786). Intermediate JEB4 (619787) is caused by mutation in the COL17A1 gene (113811). Forms of JEB caused by mutation in the ITGB4 gene (147557) are intermediate JEB5A (619816) and JEB with pyloric atresia (JEB5B; 226730). Another form of JEB that includes pyloric atresia (JEB6; 619817) is caused by mutation in the ITGA6 gene (147556). JEB with interstitial lung disease and nephrotic syndrome (JEB7; 614748), also known as interstitial lung disease, nephrotic syndrome, and epidermolysis bullosa (ILNEB), is caused by mutation in the ITGA3 gene (605025). Reviews Pulkkinen and Uitto (1999) reviewed the pathophysiology and phenotypic and genetic heterogeneity of epidermolysis bullosa.  http://www.omim.org/entry/226650
From MedlinePlus Genetics
Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) is a major form of epidermolysis bullosa, a group of genetic conditions that cause the skin to be very fragile and to blister easily. Blisters and areas of skin loss (erosions) form in response to minor injury or friction, such as rubbing or scratching. Researchers classify junctional epidermolysis bullosa into two main types: JEB generalized severe (formerly known as Herlitz JEB) and JEB generalized intermediate (formerly known as non-Herlitz JEB). Although the types differ in severity, their features overlap significantly, and they can be caused by mutations in the same genes.

JEB generalized severe is the more serious form of the condition. From birth or early infancy, affected individuals have blistering over large regions of the body. Blistering also affects the mucous membranes, such as the moist lining of the mouth and digestive tract, which can make it difficult to eat and digest food. As a result, many affected children are undernourished and grow slowly. The extensive blistering leads to scarring and the formation of red, bumpy patches called granulation tissue. Granulation tissue bleeds easily and profusely, making affected infants susceptible to serious infections and loss of necessary proteins, minerals, and fluids. Additionally, a buildup of granulation tissue in the airway can lead to a weak, hoarse cry and difficulty breathing.

Other complications of JEB generalized severe can include fusion of the fingers and toes, abnormalities of the fingernails and toenails, joint deformities (contractures) that limit movement, hair loss (alopecia), and thinning of the protective outer layer (enamel) of the teeth. Because the signs and symptoms of JEB generalized severe are so serious, infants with this condition usually do not survive beyond the first year of life.

The milder form of junctional epidermolysis bullosa is called JEB generalized intermediate. The blistering associated with JEB generalized intermediate may be limited to the hands, feet, knees, and elbows, and it often improves after the newborn period. Other characteristic features of this form of the condition include hair loss, abnormal fingernails and toenails, and irregular tooth enamel. Most affected individuals do not have extensive scarring or granulation tissue formation, so breathing difficulties and other severe complications are rare. JEB generalized intermediate is typically associated with a normal lifespan.  https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/junctional-epidermolysis-bullosa

Clinical features

From HPO
Palmar hyperhidrosis
MedGen UID:
346478
Concept ID:
C1856953
Finding
Camptodactyly of finger
MedGen UID:
98041
Concept ID:
C0409348
Finding
The distal interphalangeal joint and/or the proximal interphalangeal joint of the fingers cannot be extended to 180 degrees by either active or passive extension.
Carious teeth
MedGen UID:
8288
Concept ID:
C0011334
Disease or Syndrome
Caries is a multifactorial bacterial infection affecting the structure of the tooth. This term has been used to describe the presence of more than expected dental caries.
Enamel hypoplasia
MedGen UID:
3730
Concept ID:
C0011351
Disease or Syndrome
Developmental hypoplasia of the dental enamel.
Partial congenital absence of teeth
MedGen UID:
43794
Concept ID:
C0020608
Congenital Abnormality
Tooth agenesis in some form is a common human anomaly that affects approximately 20% of the population. Although tooth agenesis is associated with numerous syndromes, several case reports describe nonsyndromic forms that are either sporadic or familial in nature, as reviewed by Gorlin et al. (1990). The incidence of familial tooth agenesis varies with each class of teeth. Most commonly affected are third molars (wisdom teeth), followed by either upper lateral incisors or lower second premolars; agenesis involving first and second molars is very rare. Also see 114600 and 302400. Selective tooth agenesis without associated systemic disorders has sometimes been divided into 2 types: oligodontia, defined as agenesis of 6 or more permanent teeth, and hypodontia, defined as agenesis of less than 6 teeth. The number in both cases does not include absence of third molars (wisdom teeth). Faulty use of the terms, however, have confounded their use. The term 'partial anodontia' is obsolete (Salinas, 1978). Genetic Heterogeneity of Selective Tooth Agenesis Other forms of selective tooth agenesis include STHAG2 (602639), mapped to chromosome 16q12; STHAG3 (604625), caused by mutation in the PAX9 gene (167416) on chromosome 14q12; STHAG4 (150400), caused by mutation in the WNT10A gene (606268) on chromosome 2q35; STHAG5 (610926), mapped to chromosome 10q11; STHAG7 (616724), caused by mutation in the LRP6 gene (603507) on chromosome 12p13; STHAG8 (617073), caused by mutation in the WNT10B gene (601906) on chromosome 12q13; STHAG9 (617275), caused by mutation in the GREM2 gene (608832) on chromosome 1q43; STHAG10 (620173), caused by mutation in the TSPEAR gene (612920) on chromosome 21q22; and STHAGX1 (313500), caused by mutation in the EDA gene (300451) on chromosome Xq13. A type of selective tooth agenesis that was formerly designated STHAG6 has been incorporated into the dental anomalies and short stature syndrome (DASS; 601216). Of 34 unrelated patients with nonsyndromic tooth agenesis, van den Boogaard et al. (2012) found that 56% (19 patients) had mutations in the WNT10A gene (STHAG4), whereas only 3% and 9% had mutations in the MSX1 (STHAG1) and PAX9 (STHAG3) genes, respectively. The authors concluded that WNT10A is a major gene in the etiology of isolated hypodontia. Genotype-Phenotype Correlations Yu et al. (2016) observed that the most frequently missing permanent teeth in WNT10B-associated oligodontia were the lateral incisors (83.3%), whereas premolars were missing only 51.4% of the time, which they noted was a pattern 'clearly different' from the oligodontia patterns resulting from WNT10A mutations. They also stated that the selective pattern in WNT10B mutants was different from that associated with mutations in other genes, such as MSX1, in which second premolars are missing, and PAX9, in which there is agenesis of molars.
Nail dystrophy
MedGen UID:
66368
Concept ID:
C0221260
Disease or Syndrome
Onychodystrophy (nail dystrophy) refers to nail changes apart from changes of the color (nail dyschromia) and involves partial or complete disruption of the various keratinous layers of the nail plate.
Oral mucosal blisters
MedGen UID:
208888
Concept ID:
C0853945
Sign or Symptom
Blisters arising in the mouth.
Plantar hyperkeratosis
MedGen UID:
341658
Concept ID:
C1856954
Finding
Hyperkeratosis affecting the sole of the foot.
Fragile nails
MedGen UID:
341661
Concept ID:
C1856963
Finding
Nails that easily break.
Patchy alopecia
MedGen UID:
350774
Concept ID:
C1862862
Finding
Transient, non-scarring hair loss and preservation of the hair follicle located in in well-defined patches.
Abnormal blistering of the skin
MedGen UID:
412159
Concept ID:
C2132198
Finding
The presence of one or more bullae on the skin, defined as fluid-filled blisters more than 5 mm in diameter with thin walls.

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Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Yuen WY, Jonkman MF
J Am Acad Dermatol 2011 Oct;65(4):780-789. Epub 2011 May 31 doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.07.006. PMID: 21624701

Diagnosis

Yuen WY, Jonkman MF
J Am Acad Dermatol 2011 Oct;65(4):780-789. Epub 2011 May 31 doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.07.006. PMID: 21624701

Prognosis

Yuen WY, Jonkman MF
J Am Acad Dermatol 2011 Oct;65(4):780-789. Epub 2011 May 31 doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.07.006. PMID: 21624701

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