Epidermolysis bullosa care in Italy

Daniele Castiglia; Giovanna Zambruno

doi:10.1016/j.det.2010.02.016

Epidermolysis bullosa care in Italy

Dermatol Clin. 2010 Apr;28(2):407-9, xiv-xv. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2010.02.016.

Authors

Daniele Castiglia¹, Giovanna Zambruno

Affiliation

¹ Laboratory of Molecular and Cell Biology, IDI-IRCCS, Rome, Italy.

PMID: 20447515
DOI: 10.1016/j.det.2010.02.016

Abstract

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) has officially been recognized as a rare disease in Italy. Regional reference centers for EB have been created during the past years. This article discusses the clinical services and coordinated multidisciplinary management of EB in Italy.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Epidermolysis Bullosa / diagnosis
Epidermolysis Bullosa / genetics*
Epidermolysis Bullosa / therapy*
Humans
Italy
National Health Programs / organization & administration*
Referral and Consultation / organization & administration*
Registries