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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Types

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome can be categorized into six major types. Most types affect the joints and skin; the vascular type affects the blood vessels and internal organs. Your type is classified according to your signs and symptoms.

Classical

  • Skin can stretch beyond normal range (hyperextensibility)
  • Widened thin scars
  • Joint flexibility (hypermobility)

Hypermobility

  • Generalized joint hypermobility
  • Stretchy skin
  • Smooth or velvety skin

Vascular

  • Fragile arteries, intestines or uterus subject to sudden rupturing
  • Thin, translucent skin
  • Easy bruising
  • Characteristic facial features

Kyphoscoliotic

  • Joint looseness
  • Severe muscle weakness (hypotonia)
  • Curving of the spine (scoliosis)
  • Fragile white part (sclera) of eye

Arthrochalasia

  • Hip dislocation from birth (congenital)
  • Severe joint hypermobility with dislocations

Dermatosparaxis

  • Severe skin fragility
  • Soft, doughy and saggy skin
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