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HK J Paediatr (New Series)
Vol 12. No. 2,
2007
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HK J Paediatr (New Series) 2007;12:137-143
Case Report
Epider molysis Bullosa Dystrophica in a Chinese Neonate
KLE Hon, PCL Choi, A Burd, NM Luk Dermatology Research Centre, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China KLE Hon ( 韓錦倫 ) FAAP PCL Choi ( 蔡祥龍 ) FRCPA NM Luk ( 陸乃明 ) MRCP Department of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China KLE Hon ( 韓錦倫 ) FAAP Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, N.T., Hong Kong, China A Burd FRCS, MD Correspondence to: Dr KLE Hon Received January 29, 2007
Abstract Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica (EBD) is a rare blistering disease that may present in the neonatal period. Diagnosis is based on clinical symptomatology, histopathology, electromicroscopy and genetic studies. Age of onset, symptomatology and prognosis of the various subtypes are varied. We describe a case of EBD diagnosed in the neonatal period and discuss the many issues associated with the disease. A multidisciplinary approach with inputs from the neonatologists, paediatricians, dermatologists, plastic surgeons, dietitians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and special nurses are required to assure optimal outcome. Keyword : Epidermolysis bullosa dystrophica; Neonate Abstract in Chinese
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