Epidermolysis Bullosa in A Neonate-Case Report
Maharaja1, Paramanantham2 and Sekar31Department of Microbiology SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre ,Kattankulathur - 603 203, India.
2,3Professor of Pediatrics and Professor Incharge for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Centre ,Kattankulathur - 603203,India.
Corresponding Author E-mail: paramanandham59@yahoo.com
Abstract: Epidermolysis Bullosa Is A Rare Genetic Connective Tissue Disorder That Typically Manifest At Birth Or Early Childhood Or Adults With Various Subtypes(Simplex,Recessive,Dystrophic And Junctional 17 Days Old Male Baby Born To Primi Consanginous Parent Presenteed With Serous Blisters And Atrophic Scars On Arms And Body Since Birth.Referred To Our Hospital As Baby Developed Dystrophic Nail And Oral Lesions,Blistering Of Skin Involving Both Upper And Lower Limb Below Knee Joint Including Dorsum Of Foot And Involving Upperlimb Extending Below Elbow Joint,Dorsum Of Both Hand.Minimal Trauma Elicted Fresh Blisters.Dermatologist Adviced Skin Biopsy,Deffered Due To Financial Constraints.Systemic Examination Was Normal.No Family History Of Bullous Skin Lesion. Baby Initally Had Bullous Skin Lesions Over Abdomen,Handsand Legs.Oral Antibiotics(Amoxicillin),T.Bact Oint Outside,Since New Lesions Found Antibiotics Changed To Augmentin.Liquid Paraffin For E/A.For Super Added Infections Linezoliod And Minimal Handling Adviced,Baby On Breast ––Feed,Increasing In Weight 3.5kg On Follow Up At 60 Days Of Life. There Is No Definite,Approved Management.Avoid The Baby From Rough Handling,Breast Feeds And Vit E Also Suggested.Stem Cell Based Therapy Is on Trial.
Keywords: Epidermolysis Bullosa; Epidermolysis Bullosa Dystrophica; Newborn; Blistering Back to TOC