Infant with a hereditary blistering disorder: an interesting case in the NICU
Rifkatou Tchignaha,
Jessica Restivo,
Christina Szialta
et al.
Abstract:This is a case of hereditary skin disorder in a full-term female newborn, with family history of epidermolysis bullosa (EB), who developed skin vesicles on the first day of life (DOL) without mucosal or ocular involvement. A multidisciplinary approach involving dermatology, wound care, and occupational therapy led to full recovery in our patient within six days of life. Special precautions were taken to prevent complications. Upon genetic testing, the patient was found to have a genetic variant of unknown sign… Show more
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