Multidisciplinary Approach to Ectodermal Dysplasia

Ectodermal Dysplasias (ED): Diagnosis, Clinical Management, and Molecular Therapy offers a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to a diverse group of genetic disorders affecting two or more ectodermal structures, including hair, nails, teeth, and sweat glands. With over 100 manifestations, ED requires precise diagnosis and coordinated management, and this book provides a practical, expert-led guide for clinicians and specialists.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Explores epidemiology, embryology, molecular biology, and disease classification, including EDA1-, WNT10A-, and p63-related ED, as well as ED caused by structural protein defects.
• Clinical Diagnosis and Management: Offers detailed guidance on diagnostic assessments and therapeutic strategies for dental, ophthalmological, ENT, neurological, and multi-organ involvement.
• Novel Therapeutic Insights: Highlights emerging treatments, including the first prenatal protein replacement therapy for X-linked hypohidrotic ED.
• Differential Diagnosis: Dedicated chapters on distinguishing ED from other disorders.
• Multidisciplinary Focus: Emphasizes collaboration among pediatricians, dermatologists, ENT specialists, dentists, and other healthcare providers.
• Patient and Family Engagement: Discusses the critical role of patient and parent associations in care and advocacy.

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Springer; 2025th edition (January 16, 2025)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 3031757890
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-3031757891