Epidermolysis and Pemphigoid

Published on 19/07/2015 by admin

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 Most commonly in upper 1/3 of esophagus

• Esophageal webs seen early in benign mucous membrane pemphigoid; occasionally seen in epidermolysis bullosa

CLINICAL ISSUES

• Both diseases are rare
• Epidermolysis bullosa

image Presents in early childhood
image Severe skin blistering, nail dystrophy
image Webbing between fingers and toes, can eventually lead to contractures or amputation of digits
image Diffuse osteopenia, muscle atrophy secondary to underuse
image Genitourinary abnormalities: Vaginal stenosis, bladder wall thickening
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