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Hematologic Problems in Epidermolysis Bullosa

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The major hematologic problem encountered in epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is anemia. It is multifactorial in origin, and its severity varies with the type of EB. In some cases, the anemia associated with EB can be refractory to therapy. Other hematologic disorders reported in EB include coagulation abnormalities in a small number of patients, and immunological alterations.

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  1. Laboratory for Investigative Dermatology, The Rockefeller University, 1230 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10021-6399, USA

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Giardina, P.J., Lin, A.N. (1992). Hematologic Problems in Epidermolysis Bullosa. In: Lin, A.N., Carter, D.M. (eds) Epidermolysis Bullosa. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-2914-8_13

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