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  • Title: Epidermolytic Ichthyosis Sine Epidermolysis.
    Author: Eskin-Schwartz M, Drozhdina M, Sarig O, Gat A, Jackman T, Isakov O, Shomron N, Samuelov L, Malchin N, Peled A, Vodo D, Hovnanian A, Ruzicka T, Koshkin S, Harmon RM, Koetsier JL, Green KJ, Paller AS, Sprecher E.
    Journal: Am J Dermatopathol; 2017 Jun; 39(6):440-444. PubMed ID: 28121638.
    Abstract:
    Epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI) is a rare disorder of cornification caused by mutations in KRT1 and KRT10, encoding two suprabasal epidermal keratins. Because of the variable clinical features and severity of the disease, histopathology is often required to correctly direct the molecular analysis. EI is characterized by hyperkeratosis and vacuolar degeneration of the upper epidermis, also known as epidermolytic hyperkeratosis, hence the name of the disease. In the current report, the authors describe members of 2 families presenting with clinical features consistent with EI. The patients were shown to carry classical mutations in KRT1 or KRT10, but did not display epidermolytic changes on histology. These observations underscore the need to remain aware of the limitations of pathological features when considering a diagnosis of EI.
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