A novel bladder phenotype in junctional epidermolysis bullosa: a case report
This case broadens the reported urological spectrum of ITGB4-related JEB by illustrating a papillomatous-follicular bladder phenotype. Early urological evaluation in patients with JEB presenting with unexplained urinary symptoms may facilitate timely, targeted management and help prevent chronic complications.
Authors
- Meng Gui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8999-6470)
- Lei Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9783-092X)
- Hao Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0901-5183)
- Qing He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2367-6794)
Institutions
- Shandong Provincial Hospital (CN)
- Jinan Stomatological Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2025.1555599
- Primary Topic
- Skin and Cellular Biology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00