Epidermolysis Bullosa in A Neonate-Case Report

Epidermolysis Bullosa Is A Rare Genetic Connective Tissue Disorder That Typically Manifest At Birth Or Early Childhood Or Adults With Various Subtypes(Simplex,Recessive,Dystrophic And Junctional 17 Days Old Male Baby Born To Primi Consanginous Parent Presenteed With Serous Blisters And Atrophic Scar...

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Published in:Biomedical & pharmacology journal 2016-08, Vol.9 (2), p.533-536
Main Authors: Paramanatham, Paramanatham, Sekar, Sekar, Maharaja, P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Amoxicillin
Antibiotics
Biopsy
Birth
Children
Collagen
Elbow
Epidermolysis bullosa
Gene therapy
Keratin
Knee
Paraffin
Proteins
Skin diseases
Stem cells
Trauma
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Summary:Epidermolysis Bullosa Is A Rare Genetic Connective Tissue Disorder That Typically Manifest At Birth Or Early Childhood Or Adults With Various Subtypes(Simplex,Recessive,Dystrophic And Junctional 17 Days Old Male Baby Born To Primi Consanginous Parent Presenteed With Serous Blisters And Atrophic Scars On Arms And Body Since Birth.Referred To Our Hospital As Baby Developed Dystrophic Nail And Oral Lesions,Blistering Of Skin Involving Both Upper And Lower Limb Below Knee Joint Including Dorsum Of Foot And Involving Upperlimb Extending Below Elbow Joint,Dorsum Of Both Hand.Minimal Trauma Elicted Fresh Blisters.Dermatologist Adviced Skin Biopsy,Deffered Due To Financial Constraints.Systemic Examination Was Normal.No Family History Of Bullous Skin Lesion. Baby Initally Had Bullous Skin Lesions Over Abdomen,Handsand Legs.Oral Antibiotics(Amoxicillin),T.Bact Oint Outside,Since New Lesions Found Antibiotics Changed To Augmentin.Liquid Paraffin For E/A.For Super Added Infections Linezoliod And Minimal Handling Adviced,Baby On Breast ––Feed,Increasing In Weight 3.5kg On Follow Up At 60 Days Of Life. There Is No Definite,Approved Management.Avoid The Baby From Rough Handling,Breast Feeds And Vit E Also Suggested.Stem Cell Based Therapy Is on Trial.
ISSN:0974-6242
2456-2610
DOI:10.13005/bpj/969