ECVD Article Alert Blog

The purpose of this blog is to alert ECVD Residents and Diplomates to relevant articles normally not published in one of the journals from the syllabus reading list. Important articles from that list might also be highlighted. This list is not meant to be exhaustive. A posting does not imply that the article will serve--or not--as the basis for an examination question. You may suggest any article by emailing its reference to tolivry at ncsu.edu. Happy reading! The Blog Committee

Friday, March 9, 2012

Updated Nomenclature and Classification of Human Ichthyoses

Oji V, Tadini G, Akiyama M, et al. Revised nomenclature and classification of inherited ichthyoses: results of the First Ichthyosis Consensus Conference in Sorèze 2009. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology 2010; 63: 607-641. Abstract.
PubMed ID (PMID): 20643494

Reprint: V. Oji

Comments: With the increasing number of animal ichthyoses whose genetic mutations are being characterized, it is important for veterinary dermatologists to be familiar with and embrace the latest consensus nomenclature and classification of these diseases in humans.

Recommended by: Thierry Olivry, NC State University, Raleigh, NC, USA