All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Introduction - Junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB) is a clinically and genetically heterogeneous, inherited autosomal recessive blistering disease of the skin and mucous membranes due to impaired epithelial adhesion. An afflicted infant is usually blistered at birth or develops lesions during the neonatal period, particularly on the peri-oral area, scalp, legs, diaper area and thorax. Healing is delayed and vegetating granuloma may persist for a long time, septicemia is a frequent cause of death. Case : A 26 year old lady G4P2LOA1 with 9 months of amenorrhea, delivered a term, male baby with large,moist, erosive plaques and blisters over the body.