S Afr Med J. 1988 Mar 19;73(6):369-70.

Epidermolysis bullosa misdiagnosed as child abuse. A report of 3 cases.

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Department of Human Genetics, University of Cape Town.

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Three cases of epidermolysis bullosa are reported; the typical skin lesions were misdiagnosed as non-accidental injury to the children. Awareness of the manifestations of this uncommon genodermatosis, as well as the wearing of identifying Medic Alert discs, should prevent this inappropriate diagnostic stigmatization.

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