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A novel glycine mutation in the COL7A1 gene leading to dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa with intra-familial phenotypical heterogeneity.
Pediatric dermatology - 1 Jan 2000
Riedl Elisabeth, Klausegger Alfred, Bauer Johann W, Foedinger Dagmar, Kittler Harald
Abstract excerpt
Dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB) represents a group of inherited skin disorders characterized by sublamina densa blister formation. We resent the case of a 16-year old girl with DEB, who had a 10-year-history of recurrent pruritic skin lesions. Despite misleading biopsy results, the correct diagnosis was suspected by examination of other family members. Finally, mutational analysis revealed a novel glycine...
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