Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica
| Definition: |
Form of epidermolysis bullosa characterized by atrophy of blistered areas, severe scarring, and nail changes. It is most often present at birth or in early infancy and occurs in both autosomal dominant and recessive forms. |
| Notes: |
do not use /congen & do not coord with INFANT, NEWBORN, DISEASES |
| Also Called: |
Cockayne-Touraine Disease,Hallopeau-Siemens Disease |
| Previously Indexed: |
Epidermolysis Bullosa (1966-1990) |
Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica Definitions and Terms
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