Junctional epidermolysis bullosa
Junctional epidermolysis bullosa
Definition
Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) is a form of inherited epidermolysis bullosa characterized by involvement of the skin and mucous membranes, and is defined by the formation of blistering lesions between the epidermis and the dermis at the lamina lucida level of the cutaneous basement membrane zone and by healing of lesions with atrophy and/or exuberant granulation tissue formation.
Also known as EBJ, epidermolysis bullosa atrophicans, JEB, junctional epidermolysis bullosa — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 3209 per MONDO
- MESH D016109 per MONDO
- NCIT C90598 per MONDO
- Orphanet 305 per MONDO
- SCTID 79855003 per MONDO
- UMLS C0079301 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Integumental system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Skin of body | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |