Congenital localized absence of skin associated with blistering of the skin and mucous membranes: Bart's syndrome

A newborn girl presented with a congenital localized absence of skin on both legs. At the age of eight months, blistering of the scalp, upper limbs, and oral mucous membranes occurred, which was nonscarring and recurrent. This case is reported because of its rarity.

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Published inCutis (New York, N.Y.) Vol. 44; no. 4; p. 318
Main Authors Gharpuray, M B, Tolat, S N, Patki, A H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.10.1989
Subjects
Epidermolysis Bullosa - pathology
Epidermolysis Bullosa - therapy
Female
Humans
India
Infant, Newborn
Syndrome
India
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Summary:A newborn girl presented with a congenital localized absence of skin on both legs. At the age of eight months, blistering of the scalp, upper limbs, and oral mucous membranes occurred, which was nonscarring and recurrent. This case is reported because of its rarity.
ISSN:0011-4162