Centripetalis recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

Centripetalis recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa

Definition

Centripetalis recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (RDEB-Ce) is an extremely rare subtype of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa (DEB), characterized by blistering which begins acrally and then progressively spreads toward the trunk.

Also known as centripetal dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, centripetal recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, RDEB-Ce, RDEB, centripetalis — per MONDO

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