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Non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa in a Native American newborn.
Journal of osteopathic medicine - 1 Jun 2025
Ibrahim Ayah A, Yrun-Duffy Macken, Almario Rochelle D, Mullins Jordyn R, Cyrus Scott S
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This case report details the presentation, diagnosis, and management of a newborn Native American male with non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB), a rare diagnosis specifically in the Native American population. Genetic analysis revealed a homozygous mutation in the COL17A1 gene. The management involved multidisciplinary care and highlighted the challenges in treatment, including pain management,...
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