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Case Reports
. 2024 Dec 6;125(6):315-319.
doi: 10.1515/jom-2024-0103. eCollection 2025 Jun 1.

Non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa in a Native American newborn

Ayah A Ibrahim  1 , Macken Yrun-Duffy  1   2 , Rochelle D Almario  1   2 , Jordyn R Mullins  1 , Scott S Cyrus  1   2
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Non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa in a Native American newborn

Ayah A Ibrahim et al. J Osteopath Med. .
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Abstract

This case report details the presentation, diagnosis, and management of a newborn Native American male with non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB), a rare diagnosis specifically in the Native American population. Genetic analysis revealed a homozygous mutation in the COL17A1 gene. The management involved multidisciplinary care and highlighted the challenges in treatment, including pain management, wound care, and ethical considerations surrounding adoption within Indigenous communities. This case highlights the importance of tailored interventions and the need for further research into the genetic diversity and prevalence of epidermolysis bullosa (EB) among the Native American population.

Keywords: COL17A1 mutation; collagen type XVII alpha-1 chain; indigenous communities; native American newborn; non-Herlitz junctional epidermolysis bullosa.

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