Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

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Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
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OMIM 226600
DiseasesDB 31929

Recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (also known as "Hallopeau–Siemens variant of epidermolysis bullosa"[1] and "Hallopeau–Siemens disease"[2]) is a skin condition resulting from mutations in the gene encoding type VII collagen, COL7A1, characterized by debilitating oral lesions that produce pain, scarring, and microstomia.[1]:601[3]:558-9

It is named for François Henri Hallopeau and Hermann Werner Siemens.

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  1. ^ a b Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). McGraw-Hill. ISBN 0071380760.
  2. ^ Rapini, Ronald P.; Bolognia, Jean L.; Jorizzo, Joseph L. (2007). Dermatology: 2-Volume Set. St. Louis: Mosby. pp. 458. ISBN 1-4160-2999-0. 
  3. ^ James, William; Berger, Timothy; Elston, Dirk (2005). Andrews' Diseases of the Skin: Clinical Dermatology. (10th ed.). Saunders. ISBN 0721629210.

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