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Inherited epidermolysis bullosa

Disease definition

Inherited epidermolysis bullosa (EB) encompasses a number of disorders characterized by recurrent blister formation as the result of structural fragility within the skin and selected other tissues.

ORPHA:79361

Classification level: Group of disorders
  • Synonym(s):
    • Epidermolysis bullosa hereditaria
    • Hereditary epidermolysis bullosa
  • Prevalence: 1-9 / 1 000 000
  • Inheritance: Autosomal dominant or Autosomal recessive 
  • Age of onset: All ages
  • ICD-10: -
  • OMIM: -
  • UMLS: C1274224
  • MeSH: -
  • GARD: -
  • MedDRA: -

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