A single-centre study on predictors and determinants of pubertal delay and growth impairment in Epidermolysis Bullosa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delayed puberty is a possible complication of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), though the actual incidence is still unknown. In chronic illnesses delayed puberty should be correctly managed since, if untreated, can have detrimental effects on adult height attainment, peak bone mass achievement and psychological health.

Aims and methods

This is a single-centre study on pubertal development, growth and bone status in EB. Auxological, densitometric (areal Bone Mineral Density-aBMD Z-score, Bone Mineral Apparent Density-BMAD Z-score, Trabecular Bone Score-TBS and Bone Strain Index-BSI at Lumbar spine) and body composition data (Total Body DXA scans) were collected. Disease severity was defined according to Birmingham Epidermolysis Bullosa Severity (BEBS) score.

Results<

SUBMITTER: Rodari G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9447886 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature