Late-onset Epidermolysis Bullosa Simplex-Ogna in a Chinese Patient
This report describes the first documented case of epidermolysis bullosa simplex-Ogna in a Chinese patient, characterized by an unusually late onset in the fourth decade of life and generalized skin lesions. Whole-exome sequencing identified the canonical PLEC c.5917C>T (p.Arg1973Trp) mutation, confirmed by Sanger sequencing, with immunofluorescence mapping revealing discontinuous plectin expression along the dermal-epidermal junction. This case expands the phenotypic spectrum of EBS-Ogna and underscores the importance of considering genetic testing in adults presenting with unexplained blistering disorders, even in the absence of family history.
Authors
- Chao‐Jin Xu
- Yi Shen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6548-7089)
- Yi-Xiang Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4021-4228)
- H. L. Zhu
- M M Pan
- Xinyi Wu
- Wenqing Zhu
- Qijun Wang
- Xiaoqing Zhao
Institutions
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (CN)
- Ruijin Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Published
- 2026-04-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llag171
- Primary Topic
- Skin and Cellular Biology Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00