Article
Inherited epidermolysis bullosa: updated recommendations on diagnosis and classification.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - 1 Jun 2014
Fine Jo-David, Bruckner-Tuderman Leena, Eady Robin A J, Bauer Eugene A, Bauer Johann W, Has Cristina, Heagerty Adrian, Hintner Helmut, Hovnanian Alain, Jonkman Marcel F, Leigh Irene, Marinkovich M Peter, Martinez Anna E, McGrath John A, Mellerio Jemima E, Moss Celia, Murrell Dedee F, Shimizu Hiroshi, Uitto Jouni, Woodley David, Zambruno Giovanna
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Several new targeted genes and clinical subtypes have been identified since publication in 2008 of the report of the last international consensus meeting on diagnosis and classification of epidermolysis bullosa (EB). As a correlate, new clinical manifestations have been seen in several subtypes previously described. OBJECTIVE: We sought to arrive at an updated consensus on the classification of EB...
Topics
- Consensus
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Female
- Gene Expression Regulation
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Incidence
- Male
- Prognosis
