Difference between revisions of "Epitheliogenesis Imperfecta"
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Revision as of 15:22, 21 February 2011
- Also called Aplasia Cutis
- Incomplete development of squamous epithelium and adnexa of skin and epithelium of oral mucosa
- Occurs in most species
- Grossly:
- Circumscribed areas of missing squamous epithelium
- Unprotected underlying tissue gets easily damaged and infected, possibly resulting in bacteraemia
- There is absence of portions of the epidermis.
- Results in ulcers.
- There is absence of portions of the epidermis.