Naslov
Autoimmune blistering diseases in Croatia

Autori
Marinović, Branka ; Lipozenčić, Jasna

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, stručni

Izvornik
Paediatria Croatica Zagreb / - , 2009

Skup
8th Balkan Meeting on Human Genetics

Mjesto i datum
Cavtat, Hrvatska, 14.05.2009. - 17.05.2009

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
autoimmune blistering diseases; Croatia

Sažetak
Autoimmune blistering diseases encompasses a group of heterogenous disorders of skin and/or mucous membranes, characterized by blister formation, which are caused by circulating autoantibodies directed against different epidermal or basement membrane antigens. Classification of these diseases is based on the level of separation. There are two major subgroups: intraepidermal (pemphigus) group and subepidermal (pemphigoid) group, each of which contain different clinical variants. Autoimmune bullous diseases are rare disorders with severe morbidity and high mortality if untreated. The incidence of pemphigus vulgaris, the most frequent disease of intraepidermal group, has been estimated to range from 1 to 5 newly diagnosed cases per one million inhabitants per year. Bullous pemphigoid, as the most frequent disease of all autoimmune bullous diseases, has estimated incidence from 5 to 7 newly diagnosed cases per one million inhabitants per year. Ministry of science of the Republic of Croatia supported the study in which one of the goals is to provide epidemiologic data about autoimmune blistering diseases in Croatia. In this group of diseases special attention should be paid to early diagnosis and early start of therapy what gives better prognosis for the patient. Problem in investigation of diagnosis and therapy of these diseases is small number of patients and therefore lack of randomized studies. Possible solution for solving this problem are multicentric studies with aim to determine the incidence of these diseases, genetic predisposition and risk factors but also give more reliable therapeutic options for our patient what should be the main goal for us as physicians.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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