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Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa in Pregnancy : A Case Report of the Autosomal Dominant Subtype and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Colgrove, Nicole
Elkattah, Rayan
Herrell, Howard
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a group of inherited blistering skin diseases that vary widely in their pathogenesis and severity.
There are three main categories of EB: simplex, junctional, and dystrophic.
This classification is based on the level of tissue separation within the basement membrane zone and this is attributed to abnormalities of individual or several anchoring proteins that form the interlocking network spanning from the epidermis to the dermis underneath.
Dystrophic EB results from mutations in COL7A1 gene coding for type VII collagen leading to blister formation within the dermis.
Diagnosis ultimately depends on the patient’s specific genetic mutation, but initial diagnosis can be made from careful examination and history taking.
We present a pregnant patient known to have autosomal dominant dystrophic EB and discuss the obstetrical and neonatal outcome.
The paper also reviews the current English literature on this rare skin disorder.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Colgrove, Nicole& Elkattah, Rayan& Herrell, Howard. 2014. Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa in Pregnancy : A Case Report of the Autosomal Dominant Subtype and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Colgrove, Nicole…[et al.]. Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa in Pregnancy : A Case Report of the Autosomal Dominant Subtype and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456684
American Medical Association (AMA)
Colgrove, Nicole& Elkattah, Rayan& Herrell, Howard. Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa in Pregnancy : A Case Report of the Autosomal Dominant Subtype and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456684
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456684