SciELO - Scientific Electronic Library Online

 
vol.29 issue2C-terminal Motifs of HIV-1 gp41 as Possible Determinants of Viral Pathogenesis author indexsubject indexarticles search
Home Pagealphabetic serial listing  

Services on Demand

Journal

Article

Indicators

Related links

  • On index processCited by Google
  • Have no similar articlesSimilars in SciELO
  • On index processSimilars in Google

Share


Revista Med

Print version ISSN 0121-5256On-line version ISSN 1909-7700

Abstract

ESTRADA PEDROZO, José Esteban; CARO NEIRA, Ivonne Ivette; TIBADUIZA MOGOLLON, Yuriet Alexandra  and  SANCHEZ SILVERA, Zaira María. Epidermolysis Bullosa: Presentation of a Case. Rev. Med [online]. 2021, vol.29, n.2, pp.121-126.  Epub Aug 01, 2022. ISSN 0121-5256.  https://doi.org/10.18359/rmed.5612.

epidermolysis bullosa (EB) Is a heterogeneous group of Inherited mechanobullous diseases characterized by varying degrees of cutaneous and mucosal fragility caused by mutations affecting structural skin proteins 1,2,3. As a consequence of these, blisters and vesicles are formed after minimal trauma or friction forces, with variable involvement of other organs. As it is a rare condition, this article presentsthe case of a four-year-old girl diagnosed with epidermolysis bullosa. The case report was made by means ofthe observation of a phenomenon, under the case study methodology, analyzing clinical, laboratory and histopathologlcal variables. The physical findings found In the patient coincide with those reported by Torres-Iberlco et al. 8, where the appearance of blisters predominates. For the diagnosis ofthe disease In this case It was necessary to perform a skin biopsy. In conclusion, a multidisciplinary approach to patient Intervention is recommended. This is based on the protection of tissues potentially subject to injury, the application of sophisticated bandages, generous nutritional support and, If possible, early treatment or surgical interventions to correct extracutaneous complications.

Keywords : ampoules; epidermolysis bullosa; hereditary; skin; proteins.

        · abstract in Spanish | Portuguese     · text in Spanish     · Spanish ( pdf )