TY - JOUR
T1 - Inherited epidermolysis bullosa
T2 - Updated recommendations on diagnosis and classification
AU - Fine, Jo David
AU - Bruckner-Tuderman, Leena
AU - Eady, Robin A.J.
AU - Bauer, Eugene A.
AU - Bauer, Johann W.
AU - Has, Cristina
AU - Heagerty, Adrian
AU - Hintner, Helmut
AU - Hovnanian, Alain
AU - Jonkman, Marcel F.
AU - Leigh, Irene
AU - Marinkovich, M. Peter
AU - Martinez, Anna E.
AU - McGrath, John A.
AU - Mellerio, Jemima E.
AU - Moss, Celia
AU - Murrell, Dedee F.
AU - Shimizu, Hiroshi
AU - Uitto, Jouni
AU - Woodley, David
AU - Zambruno, Giovanna
PY - 2014/6
Y1 - 2014/6
N2 - 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 subtypes, based on newer data, both clinical and molecular. Results In this latest consensus report, we introduce a new approach to classification ("onion skinning") that takes into account sequentially the major EB type present (based on identification of the level of skin cleavage), phenotypic characteristics (distribution and severity of disease activity; specific extracutaneous features; other), mode of inheritance, targeted protein and its relative expression in skin, gene involved and type(s) of mutation present, and-when possible-specific mutation(s) and their location(s). Limitations This classification scheme critically takes into account all published data through June 2013. Further modifications are likely in the future, as more is learned about this group of diseases. Conclusion The proposed classification scheme should be of value both to clinicians and researchers, emphasizing both clinical and molecular features of each EB subtype, and has sufficient flexibility incorporated in its structure to permit further modifications in the future.
AB - 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 subtypes, based on newer data, both clinical and molecular. Results In this latest consensus report, we introduce a new approach to classification ("onion skinning") that takes into account sequentially the major EB type present (based on identification of the level of skin cleavage), phenotypic characteristics (distribution and severity of disease activity; specific extracutaneous features; other), mode of inheritance, targeted protein and its relative expression in skin, gene involved and type(s) of mutation present, and-when possible-specific mutation(s) and their location(s). Limitations This classification scheme critically takes into account all published data through June 2013. Further modifications are likely in the future, as more is learned about this group of diseases. Conclusion The proposed classification scheme should be of value both to clinicians and researchers, emphasizing both clinical and molecular features of each EB subtype, and has sufficient flexibility incorporated in its structure to permit further modifications in the future.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.01.903
DO - 10.1016/j.jaad.2014.01.903
M3 - Review article
C2 - 24690439
AN - SCOPUS:84901242657
SN - 0190-9622
VL - 70
SP - 1103
EP - 1126
JO - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
JF - Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
IS - 6
ER -