Novel Clinical Observations Indicative of Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex Associated With <i>KLHL24</i>
Epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) is a genetic condition characterized by skin fragility and blistering due to minimal mechanical trauma. EBS-KLHL24, a rare subtype, arises from pathogenic variants in the KLHL24 gene and has unique clinical features, including systemic involvement. We present a case of a 16-year-old patient with EBS-KLHL24 exhibiting novel clinical findings, including significant oral blistering, hyperkeratotic papules, ocular involvement, and lichenified reticulate flexural scarring. This case expands the EBS-KLHL24 phenotype and highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis, early genetic confirmation, and multidisciplinary care to improve understanding of this disorder.
Authors
- Joy Mosser‐Goldfarb
- Madison Anzelc (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0440-4830)
- Paola Pedraza
Institutions
- Nationwide Children's Hospital (US)
- Riverside Methodist Hospital (US)
- University of Toledo (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pediatric Dermatology
- Published
- 2025-08-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.70005
- Primary Topic
- Skin and Cellular Biology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00