Eye involvement in junctional epidermolysis bullosa. 1989

P J McDonnell, and O M Schofield, and D J Spalton, and R A Eady
Department of Ophthalmology, United Medical School, St Thomas' Hospital, London, England.

The ocular findings in a group of five patients with the nonlethal form of junctional epidermolysis bullosa are presented. A history of recurrent corneal erosion and the presence of corneal scarring were the most common findings. We discuss the possible mechanisms of the ocular changes and describe how the recent application of monoclonal antibody probes to components of the basement membrane are helping to elucidate the basic defect in this condition.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D003228 Conjunctiva The mucous membrane that covers the posterior surface of the eyelids and the anterior pericorneal surface of the eyeball. Bulbar Conjunctiva,Palpebral Conjunctiva,Plica Semilunaris of Conjunctiva,Plicae Semilunares of Conjunctiva,Tunica Conjunctiva,Conjunctiva, Bulbar,Conjunctiva, Palpebral,Conjunctivas
D003318 Corneal Opacity Disorder occurring in the central or peripheral area of the cornea. The usual degree of transparency becomes relatively opaque. Leukoma,Corneal Opacities,Leukomas,Opacities, Corneal,Opacity, Corneal
D004820 Epidermolysis Bullosa Group of genetically determined disorders characterized by the blistering of skin and mucosae. There are four major forms: acquired, simple, junctional, and dystrophic. Each of the latter three has several varieties. Acantholysis Bullosa
D005128 Eye Diseases Diseases affecting the eye. Eye Disorders,Eye Disease,Eye Disorder
D005140 Eyelashes The hairs which project from the edges of the EYELIDS.
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults

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