[Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. Report of one case].
We report a female newborn with a dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa. The diagnosis was made by electron microscopy of a bullous skin lesion. The importance of reaching a specific diagnosis is underscored. Close relatives can therefore be informed and educated about prognosis, etiology and the possibility of having new affected offspring. An accurate diagnosis can be reached through electronic microscopy or modern immunohistochemical techniques. Further complementary information given by conventional histology is required. A complete study is recommended to minimize errors in the intepretation of morphology.
Cordero
Claudio
C
Unidad de Neonatología, Departamento y Servicio de Pediatría y Cirugía Infantil Occidente, Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de Chile, Hospital San Juan de Dios, Santiago.
González
Sergio
S
Castillo
Carmen
C
Morales
Enrique
E
Misad
Carlos
C
Ruiz-Esquide
Fernando
F
D016108:Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008854:Microscopy, Electron