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MILIA [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dominant dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa
1, record 1, English, dominant%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DDEB 1, record 1, English, DDEB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DDEB is an autosomal dominant condition. One parent of an affected person will usually also have the condition. 1, record 1, English, - dominant%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
There is usually generalized blistering noted at birth. Blistering may be generalized or appear only on the hands, feet, elbows or knees : this is usually due to mechanical trauma. Rarely does scarring cause immobility and deformity of the hands and feet. Small cysts or milia are seen at sites of scarring. There may be mild involvement of the mucous membranes, nails may be thick, dystrophic or destroyed. 1, record 1, English, - dominant%20dystrophic%20epidermolysis%20bullosa
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Épiderme et derme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épidermolyse bulleuse dystrophique dominante
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9pidermolyse%20bulleuse%20dystrophique%20dominante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EBDD 1, record 1, French, EBDD
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'EBD [épidermolyse bulleuse dystrophique] comprend deux sous-types, soit les formes dominantes (EBDD) et récessives (EBDR [épidermolyse bulleuse dystrophique récessive]), qui diffèrent par leur mode de transmission. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9pidermolyse%20bulleuse%20dystrophique%20dominante
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Epidermis y dermis
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- epidermólisis bullosa distrófica dominante
1, record 1, Spanish, epiderm%C3%B3lisis%20bullosa%20distr%C3%B3fica%20dominante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las formas más localizadas, como la epidermólisis bullosa distrófica dominante pretibial y la pruriginosa, no presentan complicaciones específicas, salvo en el caso de la segunda, las derivadas del rascado. 1, record 1, Spanish, - epiderm%C3%B3lisis%20bullosa%20distr%C3%B3fica%20dominante
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Epidermis and Dermis
- Cosmetology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- milium
1, record 2, English, milium
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- white head 1, record 2, English, white%20head
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small pearly firm noninflammatory elevation of the skin (as of the face) due to retention of oil gland secretion in a gland duct blocked by a thin layer of epithelium (...) 1, record 2, English, - milium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pl. milia. 1, record 2, English, - milium
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Épiderme et derme
- Cosmétologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- milium
1, record 2, French, milium
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
(...) granulation blanche, de la grosseur d'une tête d'épingle, apparaissant sur la peau saine (...) 1, record 2, French, - milium
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-09-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Foreign Trade
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International Publishing and New Media Market
1, record 3, English, International%20Publishing%20and%20New%20Media%20Market
correct, Europe
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MILIA 1, record 3, English, MILIA
correct, see observation, Europe
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MILIA’97, Cannes, 9-12 february’97. 1, record 3, English, - International%20Publishing%20and%20New%20Media%20Market
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Commerce extérieur
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Marché International de l'Edition et des Nouveaux Media
1, record 3, French, March%C3%A9%20International%20de%20l%27Edition%20et%20des%20Nouveaux%20Media
correct, Europe
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MILIA 1, record 3, French, MILIA
correct, see observation, Europe
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MILIA'97, Cannes, 9-12 février 97. 1, record 3, French, - March%C3%A9%20International%20de%20l%27Edition%20et%20des%20Nouveaux%20Media
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- epidermolysis bullosa acquired 1, record 4, English, epidermolysis%20bullosa%20acquired
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- epidermolysis bullosa acquisita 1, record 4, English, epidermolysis%20bullosa%20acquisita
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of epidermolysis bullosa presenting in adulthood with evidence of genetic transmission, and occurring in association with such diseases as diabetes mellitus, tuberculosis, amyloidosis, colitis, and multiple myeloma and with penicillamine therapy. The blisters, which occur most often on the pressure areas of the hands and feet but can occur anywhere on the body, heal leaving atrophic scars and milia; nail dystrophy and lesions of the oral mucosa are often seen. 1, record 4, English, - epidermolysis%20bullosa%20acquired
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épidermolyse bulleuse acquise
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9pidermolyse%20bulleuse%20acquise
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épidermolyse bulleuse acquise est une entité récemment individualisée au sein des pemphigoïdes. Les anticorps sont dirigés contre des antigènes de PM 145 kDa et 290 kDa situés sous la membrane basale. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9pidermolyse%20bulleuse%20acquise
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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