Bullous mastocytosis mimicking congenital epidermolysis bullosa

Julio Cesar Salas-Alanis, Cesar Eduardo Rosales-Mendoza, Jorge Ocampo-Candiani

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Abstract

A 2-month-old female infant was referred to DebRA Mexico from the Regional Children's Hospital because of a generalized dermatosis from birth characterized by multiple blisters and erosions on the trunk, face and limbs, associated with minor trauma. A skin biopsy showing subepidermal blisters associated with a dermal infiltrate of Giemsa-positive cells and CD117-positive antibody was consistent with the diagnosis of bullous mastocytosis. Treatment with oral antihistamines, topical steroids, and antibiotics was initiated, leading to a remission of the lesions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)129-133
Number of pages5
JournalCase Reports in Dermatology
Volume6
Issue number2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 22 May 2014

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Dermatology

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