Epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa: a rare autosomal dominant variant.
A 35 years female presented with extremely pruritic, violaceous, small vesiculopapular lesions over both shins since 11/12 years of age. The intensity of pruritus slightly descreased following oozing of fluid. History of similar incidence in her mother and maternal grandfather was present. There was no toe-nail dystrophy. Histopathology report showed the lesions had hyperkeratotic, mild acanthosis, dermal lymphohistiocytic infiltrate and subepidermal cleft. The case was diagnosed to be a case of epidermolysis bullosa pruriginosa.
Das
Sudip
S
Department of Skin, STD and Leprosy, Nilratan Sarkar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata.
Roy
Alok Kumar
AK
Kar
Chinmoy
C
Giri
Parag Prasun
PP
D000328:Adult; D024143:Collagen Type VII / Q000235:genetics*; D018450:Disease Progression; D016108:Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009154:Mutation
D024143:Collagen Type VII