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Dystrophic calcinosis cutis in autosomal recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa.

Neetu BhariPrashant Bharti
Published in: BMJ case reports (2019)
A 6-year-old girl presented with a history of blistering and scarring in trauma-prone areas. On examination, calcium deposits were seen on bilateral palms and soles within her non-healing wounds. Clinical, genetic and radiological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of autosomal recessive dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa with dystrophic calcification. The patient was started on topical 10% sodium thiosulfate for her calcinosis cutis. Identification and management of dystrophic calcification are important as it impairs wound healing.
Keyphrases
  • wound healing
  • chronic kidney disease
  • case report
  • intellectual disability
  • muscular dystrophy
  • gene expression
  • copy number
  • clinical evaluation