Global Harmonization of Morphological Definitions in Hidradenitis Suppurativa for a Proposed Glossary.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Standard morphological terminology and definitions are vital for identification of lesion types in the clinical trial setting and communication about the condition. For hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), morphological definitions have been proposed by different groups, representing various regions of the world, but no international consensus has been reached regarding such definitions. A lack of globally harmonized terminology and definitions may contribute to poor-quality data collection in clinical trials as well as poor communication among clinicians, investigators, and patients.

Objective

To establish and validate consensus definitions for typical morphological findings for HS lesions.

Methods

This study was conducted from August 2019 to August 2020. A Delp

SUBMITTER: Frew JW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10448246 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature