Osteoporosis and bone health in pediatric patients with epidermolysis bullosa: A scoping review
Andie Kwon,
Austin Hwang,
Corinne H. Miller
et al.
Abstract:Nutritional compromise, low levels of vitamin D, chronic inflammation, abnormal growth, and physical inactivity affect bone metabolism and compromise long‐term bone health in individuals with epidermolysis bullosa (EB). The result is a high risk for osteopenia, osteoporosis, and pathologic fractures, but this important consequence of EB has been the focus of few investigations. Our scoping review found 21 publications that assessed the current understanding and clinical practices for monitoring of osteoporosis… Show more
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