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Generalized atrophic benign epidermolysis bullosa in 2 siblings complicated by multiple squamous cell carcinomas.
Archives of dermatology - 1 Feb 1998
Swensson O, Christophers E
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BACKGROUND: Generalized atrophic benign epidermolysis bullosa is a form of junctional epidermolysis bullosa characterized by skin fragility; atrophic alopecia; sparse eyebrows, eyelashes, and axillary and pubic hair; dystrophic fingernails and toenails; and enamel defects in decidual and permanent teeth. Substantial progress was recently made elucidating the genetic defects underlying this disorder. In affected...
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