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Suprabasal cleavage

MedGen UID:
1814352
Concept ID:
C5676783
Finding
Synonym: Blistering with suprabasal clefting
 
HPO: HP:0034194

Definition

Cleavage within the suprabasal cell layer of the epidermis, which lies directly above the basal layer and is composed of five to ten layers of cells. [from HPO]

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Conditions with this feature

Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Koebner type
MedGen UID:
1794134
Concept ID:
C5561924
Disease or Syndrome
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) is characterized by fragility of the skin (and mucosal epithelia in some instances) that results in non-scarring blisters and erosions caused by minor mechanical trauma. EBS is distinguished from other types of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) or non-EB skin fragility syndromes by the location of the blistering in relation to the dermal-epidermal junction. In EBS, blistering occurs within basal keratinocytes. The severity of blistering ranges from limited to hands and feet to widespread involvement. Additional features can include hyperkeratosis of the palms and soles (keratoderma), nail dystrophy, milia, and hyper- and/or hypopigmentation. Rare EBS subtypes have been associated with additional clinical features including pyloric atresia, muscular dystrophy, cardiomyopathy, and/or nephropathy.

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Diagnosis

Kondo S, Kawashima J, Kobata K, Ohgawara T, Tanaka S, Nabeshima K, Kikuta T
Diagn Cytopathol 2018 Jan;46(1):63-66. Epub 2017 Aug 11 doi: 10.1002/dc.23792. PMID: 28799730Free PMC Article
Takagi A, Kamijo M, Ikeda S
J Dermatol 2016 Mar;43(3):275-9. doi: 10.1111/1346-8138.13230. PMID: 26945535
Sehgal VN, Srivastava G
Int J Dermatol 2009 Feb;48(2):162-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.03995.x. PMID: 19200194
Chao SC, Tsai YM, Yang MH
Br J Dermatol 2002 Apr;146(4):595-600. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2133.2002.04697.x. PMID: 11966689
Yamagami Y, Kohda M, Mimura S, Ueki H
Dermatology 1998;197(1):55-7. doi: 10.1159/000017957. PMID: 9693188

Therapy

Haustein UF
Eur J Dermatol 2000 Dec;10(8):614-6. PMID: 11125324

Prognosis

Haustein UF
Eur J Dermatol 2000 Dec;10(8):614-6. PMID: 11125324
Yamagami Y, Kohda M, Mimura S, Ueki H
Dermatology 1998;197(1):55-7. doi: 10.1159/000017957. PMID: 9693188

Clinical prediction guides

Spindler V, Endlich A, Hartlieb E, Vielmuth F, Schmidt E, Waschke J
Am J Pathol 2011 Oct;179(4):1905-16. Epub 2011 Aug 22 doi: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2011.06.043. PMID: 21864491Free PMC Article
Yamagami Y, Kohda M, Mimura S, Ueki H
Dermatology 1998;197(1):55-7. doi: 10.1159/000017957. PMID: 9693188

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