Table 4. [Recommended Evaluations Following Initial Diagnosis in Individuals with Kindler Syndrome]. - GeneReviews®

System/Concern	Evaluation	Comment
Skin issues	Comprehensive dermatologic eval for skin fragility, blistering, photosensitivity, & risk for squamous cell carcinoma
Eyes	Ophthalmologic consult for conjunctival involvement
Mouth	Dental consult for periodontal involvement
GI tract	Gastroenterology eval for strictures affecting GI tract Incl eval of nutritional status, diet, & oral intake
Genitourinary tract	Males: urology consult for urethra or foreskin stricture/stenosis Females: gynecology eval for vaginal or labial stricture/stenosis
Genetic counseling	By genetics professionals ¹	To inform affected persons & families re nature, MOI, & implications of KS to facilitate medical & personal decision making
Family support & resources	Assess need for: Community or online resources such as Parent to Parent; Social work involvement for parental support; Home nursing referral.

System/Concern

Evaluation

Comment

Skin issues

Comprehensive dermatologic eval for skin fragility, blistering, photosensitivity, & risk for squamous cell carcinoma

Eyes

Ophthalmologic consult for conjunctival involvement

Mouth

Dental consult for periodontal involvement

GI tract

Gastroenterology eval for strictures affecting GI tract
Incl eval of nutritional status, diet, & oral intake

Genitourinary
tract

Males: urology consult for urethra or foreskin stricture/stenosis
Females: gynecology eval for vaginal or labial stricture/stenosis

Genetic
counseling

By genetics professionals ¹

To inform affected persons & families re nature, MOI, & implications of KS to facilitate medical & personal decision making

Family support
& resources

Assess need for:

Community or online resources such as Parent to Parent;
Social work involvement for parental support;
Home nursing referral.

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