Junctional epidermolysis bullosa Herlitz type

ICD-10 Code Q81.1

Junctional epidermolysis bullosa Herlitz type

Definition

Junctional epidermolysis bullosa, Herlitz-type is a severe subtype of junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) characterized by blisters and extensive erosions, localized to the skin and mucous membranes.

Also known as epidermolysis bullosa letalis, Herlitz-Pearson-type epidermolysis bullosa, JEB-H, JEB-Herlitz type, JEB, generalised severe, JEB, generalized severe, junctional epidermolysis bullosa generalisata gravis, junctional epidermolysis bullosa, Herlitz-Pearson type — per MONDO

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