Epidermolysis bullosa simplex generalized intermediaries (köbner)Q81.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

diseases of gold division; EBS-K; EBS-Koebner; Epidermolysis bullosa hereditaria simplex; Epidermolysis bullosa simplex; Epidermolysis bullosa simplex Köbner type; Epidermolysis bullosa simplex type Koebner; Generalized intermediate epidermolysis bullosa simplex; Koebner's disease; Pemphigus héréditaire traumatique

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HistoryThis section has been translated automatically.

Köbner, 1886

DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

An autosomal dominant inherited, blistering, generalized form of the Epidermolysis simplex belonging to the Epidermolysis bullosa simplex group, which is already present at birth.

Occurrence/EpidemiologyThis section has been translated automatically.

The incidence of Epidermolysis bullosa simplex Köbner is 1:500.000. These figures are subject to considerable regional variations.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly autosomal dominant, rarely autosomal recessive inheritance.

  • Autosomal dominant inheritance is point mutations in the keratin genes 5 and 14, which are mapped on the genloci 12q13, 17q12 and 17q21. This results in disorders in the keratin filament network ( cytoskeleton) of the basal keratinocytes.
  • Autosomal recessive homozygous keratin 5 and 14 null mutations are inherited.
  • A homozygous nonsense mutation leads to a deletion/insertion mutation (744delC/insAG), which in turn causes a disorder in the KRT14 gene (Y248X).
  • Another mutation affects the COL17A1 gene (type XVII collagen)
  • The itching present in the disease appears to be partly caused by the increased messenger substance"Thymic Stromal Lymphopoietin - TSLP".

ManifestationThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly from birth. Blistering in mechanically exposed areas (diaper rims; contact areas).

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

On hands, feet, trunk and head. In the crawling age of children also on knees and elbows.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Fragile skin covered by blisters and crusts with bulging serous or haemorrhagic blisters of various sizes, which are triggered by solid mechanical stimuli or heat. Thus, blister formation in infancy can be found at the friction points of diapers, later on hands and feet, knees and elbows. The blisters heal scarred and also scarless. Emerging scars can later show hyperpigmentation. The tendency to blistering is significantly increased at warm ambient temperatures. The tendency to blistering decreases in later life.

Associated symptoms:

  • Slight to moderate involvement of the oral and nasal mucous membranes (50-75%)
  • Larynx (1-10%), danger of laryngeal stenosis
  • Oesophageal involvement (10-25%)
  • Dental anomalies (10-15%)
  • furthermore:
    • Growth retardation (1-10%)
    • Anemia (10-25%)
    • eye involvement (1-10%),
    • Localized palmoplantar keratoses and hyperhidrosis are frequent concomitant phenomena, as are nail dystrophies.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Epidermolytic blistering.
  • Electron microscopic: the EM finding is not distinguishable from the EBS Weber-Cockayne. Intracellular cytolysis above the hemidesmosomes in the basal keratinocytes.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Purely symptomatic; avoidance of trauma.

External therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Ointments containing antibiotics, early opening of the blisters, disinfection.

Internal therapyThis section has been translated automatically.

In particularly pronounced cases, glucocorticoids may be added at short notice.

Progression/forecastThis section has been translated automatically.

Bubble formation pronounced in childhood. Significant improvement of symptoms in school age.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020