Journal article
Epidermolysis bullosa misdiagnosed as child abuse: A report of 3 cases
IM Winship, WS Winship
South African Medical Journal | SA MEDICAL ASSOC | Published : 1988
Abstract
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 stigmatisation.