raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:79396

Autosomal dominant generalized epidermolysis bullosa simplex, severe form

Synonyms: Autosomal dominant generalized EBS, severe form · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex herpetiformis · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Dowling-Meara type

Type
Disease
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
Neonatal
Status
active

Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Dowling-Meara type (EBS-DM) is a basal subtype of epidermolysis bullosa simplex (EBS) characterized by the presence of generalized vesicles and small blisters in grouped or arcuate configuration.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enAutosomal dominant generalized epidermolysis bullosa simplex, severe formAutosomal dominant generalized EBS, severe form · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex herpetiformis · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Dowling-Meara type
frEpidermolyse bulleuse simple généralisée autosomique dominante, forme sévèreEBS généralisée autosomique dominante, forme sévère · Epidermolyse bulleuse simple herpétiforme · Epidermolyse bulleuse simple type Dowling-Meara
deEpidermolysis bullosa simplex, generalisierte schwereEBS, generalisierte schwere · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex Typ Dowling-Meara · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex herpetiformis
esEpidermólisis ampollosa simple generalizada grave autosómica dominanteEBS generalizada grave autosómica dominante · Epidermólisis ampollosa simple herpetiforme · Epidermólisis ampollosa simple tipo Dowling-Meara · Epidermólisis bullosa simple generalizada grave autosómica dominante
itEpidermolisi bollosa semplice autosomica dominante generalizzata, forma graveEBS autosomica dominante generalizzata, forma grave · Epidermolisi bollosa semplice erpetiforme · Epidermolisi bollosa semplice, tipo Dowling-Meara
nlAutosomaal dominante gegeneraliseerde epidermolysis bullosa simplex, ernstige vormAutosomaal dominante gegeneraliseerde EBS, ernstige vorm · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex herpetiformis · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Dowling-Meara-type
ptEpidermólise bolhosa generalizada simples autossómica dominante, forma graveEpidermólise bolhosa simples herpetiforme · Epidermólise bolhosa simples, tipo Dowling-Meara
plPostać prosta uogólniona pęcherzowego oddzielania się naskórka autosomalna dominująca, forma ciężka= en
csEpidermolysis bullosa simplex, Dowlingův-Mearův typEpidermolysis bullosa simplex, herpetiformis · Epidermolysis bullosa simplex, Dowling-Mearův typ
ukАутосомно-домінантний генералізований бульозний епідермоліз, тяжка формаАутосомно-домінантний генералізований БЕС, важка форма · Простий герпетиформний бульозний епідермоліз · Простий бульозний епідермоліз, тип Даулінга-Міара
zh单纯性大疱性表皮松解症,重度全身型单纯型大疱性表皮松解症,Dowling-Meara型
trEpidermolizis bülloza simpleks, ağır jeneralizeEBS, jeneralize ağır · Epidermolizis bülloza simpleks, herpetiformis · Epidermolizis bülloza simpleks, Dowling-Meara tipi

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM131760Evalidated
OMIM619555BTNTvalidated
ICD-10Q81.0NTBTattributedvalidated
ICD-11EC30NTBTindexvalidated
UMLSC0079295Evalidated
GARD2141Evalidated

E exact · NTBT this ORPHAcode is narrower than the target · BTNT broader than the target · ND not decided.

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Classification

Preferential parent (Orphanet linearisation):

Parents in the classifications (1):

No children.

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Genes

2 direct
GeneAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
KRT14Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:6416ENSG0000018684714806617q21.2keratin 1420301543[PMID]
KRT5Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:6442ENSG0000018608114804012q13.13keratin 520301543[PMID]
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Prevalence and incidence

1 record
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Point prevalence<1 / 1 000 000—EuropeClass onlyNot yet validatedORPHANET

Value is Orphadata's ValMoy: the mean estimate per 100 000 for prevalence and incidence, the number of cases or families for case reports.

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HPO phenotypes

44 annotations · validated 2021-03-12
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0008066Abnormal blistering of the skin
HP:0010783Erythema
HP:0001030Fragile skin
HP:0011354Generalized abnormality of skin
HP:0008404Nail dystrophy
HP:0000982Palmoplantar keratoderma
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0001596Alopecia
HP:0001903Anemia
HP:0001057Aplasia cutis congenita
HP:0007589Aplasia cutis congenita on trunk or limbs
HP:0001075Atrophic scars
HP:0006297Enamel hypoplasia
HP:0011968Feeding difficulties
HP:0011471Gastrostomy tube feeding in infancy
HP:0007599Generalized reticulate brown pigmentation
HP:0001510Growth delay
HP:0000953Hyperpigmentation of the skin
HP:0001056Milia
HP:0200097Oral mucosal blisters
HP:0001581Recurrent skin infections
HP:0100699Scarring
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0005483Abnormal epiglottis morphology
HP:0001600Abnormality of the larynx
HP:0002780Bronchomalacia
HP:0006934Congenital nystagmus
HP:0007957Corneal opacity
HP:0001363Craniosynostosis
HP:0004313Decreased circulating antibody level
HP:0007483Depigmentation/hyperpigmentation of skin
HP:0008944Distal lower limb amyotrophy
HP:0001508Failure to thrive
HP:0001263Global developmental delay
HP:0001609Hoarse voice
HP:0000540Hypermetropia
HP:0003073Hypoalbuminemia
HP:0001010Hypopigmentation of the skin
HP:0001601Laryngomalacia
HP:0001805Onychogryphosis
HP:0000613Photophobia
HP:0002719Recurrent infections
HP:0100806Sepsis
HP:0010298Smooth tongue
HP:0002119Ventriculomegaly
Very rare (<4-1%)
HP:0006739Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin

Run the differential on the 6 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 20301543[PMID]_31772641[PMID]_30515866[PMID]

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Sources for this card