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Autoimmune bullous diseases (AIBD) comprise a group of organ-specific autoimmune diseases which are characterised by the production of autoantibodies against adhesion molecules and structural proteins of skin and mucosae. Depending on the target protein, AIBD are classified into intraepidermal (pemphigus group) and subepidermal (pemphigoid group, epidermolysis bullosa acquisita, dermatitis herpetiformis) blistering disorders. Depending on the clinical entity, patients can develop blisters, pustules, erosions, and erythema on the skin and mucosae.
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Affiliation(s)
- Dario Didona
- Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland
- Klinik III Dermatologie, Venerologie und Allergologie, Bundeswehrzentralkrankenhaus Koblenz, Koblenz, Deutschland
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Vermersch C, Boccara O, Chiaverini C, Mazereeuw-Hautier J, Sigg N, Mallet S, Vabres P, Herbreteau D, Le Touze A, Maruani A, Leducq S. Health care transition for patients with vascular malformations: a French multicenter cross-sectional study. Orphanet J Rare Dis 2021; 16:352. [PMID: 34362421 PMCID: PMC8349005 DOI: 10.1186/s13023-021-01970-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Health care transition (i.e., transition from pediatric to adult care) is challenging in chronic conditions but has been poorly studied in rare chronic skin diseases. We investigated the proportion of lost to follow-up among patients with superficial vascular malformations after health care transition. We also collected patients' opinions. This prospective, multicenter, cross-sectional study was performed at 7 French hospitals. We included patients aged 19-25 years, who were followed for a superficial vascular malformation before age 16, and who had completed the transition period in 2020. Data were collected from medical records and a questionnaire was sent to included patients asking about the health care transition. RESULTS Among the 90 patients included, 41 (46%) were lost to follow-up after health care transition period. The age at diagnosis was significantly higher for lost to follow-up than non- lost to follow-up patients. The lost to follow-up proportion was similar between patients who changed and did not change hospitals during the transition. Responses to the questionnaire were obtained for 47 of 90 patients (52.2% response rate); most were satisfied with their care (n = 31/36, 86.1%); however, a lack of psychological support was reported. CONCLUSIONS Health care transition is associated to a high rate of lost to follow-up. Early management seems associated to less lost to follow-up. Further studies are needed to better understand risk factors for a failed health care transition and its consequences.
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- Camille Vermersch
- Department of Dermatology and Reference Center for Rare Diseases and Vascular Malformations (MAGEC), CHRU Tours, Avenue de La République, 37044, Tours Cedex 9, France
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- Department of Dermatology and Reference Center for Genodermatoses and Rare Skin Diseases (MAGEC), Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, APHP5, Paris, France.,Imagine Institute, Paris University, Necker-Enfants Malades University Hospital, APHP5, Paris, France
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Center of Angers, Angers, France
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Center of Marseille, 13885, Marseille Cedex 5, France
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- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Center of Dijon, Dijon, France
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- Department of Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Center of Tours, Tours, France
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Hospital Center of Tours, Tours, France
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- Department of Dermatology and Reference Center for Rare Diseases and Vascular Malformations (MAGEC), CHRU Tours, Avenue de La République, 37044, Tours Cedex 9, France.,Universities of Tours and Nantes, INSERM 1246-SPHERE, 37000, Tours, France
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- Department of Dermatology and Reference Center for Rare Diseases and Vascular Malformations (MAGEC), CHRU Tours, Avenue de La République, 37044, Tours Cedex 9, France. .,Universities of Tours and Nantes, INSERM 1246-SPHERE, 37000, Tours, France.
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Paraneoplastic skin manifestations associated with malignancies are extremely polymorphous. Clinicians should be familiar with paraneoplastic dermatoses to establish an early diagnosis of the underlying neoplasm. Lack of familiarity with cutaneous clues for internal malignancies may delay diagnosis and treatment of cancer. In this review, we describe several paraneoplastic autoimmune dermatoses, including paraneoplastic autoimmune multiorgan syndrome, paraneoplastic bullous pemphigoid, and paraneoplastic dermatomyositis.
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- D Didona
- Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Baldingerstr., 35043, Marburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Dermatologie und Allergologie, Philipps-Universität Marburg, Baldingerstr., 35043, Marburg, Deutschland
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