Wednesday, 15 January 2014

Junctional EB Inversa

JEB Inversa, is a late onset of JEB and Larygo-onycho-cutaneous syndrome are caused by mutations in the laminin-332 gene. It is presents at birth with blisters localized to intertriginous areas such as groin, neck and axillae. although Milia are not common, scarring and nail dystrophy frequently are observed. Oral blister my occur, and dental enamel Hypoplasis and dental caries may be more common. With the exception of  Pyloric atresia, which may occur, other systemic findings such as poor growth, anemia, and blistering and other problems involving the trachea/respiratory tract, genitourinary tract and eyes are not seen.

No comments:

Post a Comment