Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (definition)

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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Definition: A heterogeneous group of autosomally inherited COLLAGEN DISEASES caused by defects in the synthesis or structure of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. There are numerous subtypes: classical, hypermobility, vascular, and others. Common clinical features include hyperextensible skin and joints, skin fragility and reduced wound healing capability.

See Also Reticulin

Other names Cutis Elastica; Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos; Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Vascular Type; Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Type IV; Ehlers Danlos Syndrome; Ehlers Danlos Disease; Disease, Ehlers-Danlos; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Vascular Type; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Type IV; Ehlers-Danlos Disease

Substance	Categories	Source
Hernandez Aguirre-Negrete syndrome	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Occipital horn syndrome	Cutis Laxa Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, progeroid form	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, cardiac valvular form	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Beasley Cohen type	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 6	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 5	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 3	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 2	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 1	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome caused by tenascin-X deficiency	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome 6B	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Ehlers Danlos syndrome type 4, autosomal dominant	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
Joint laxity, familial	*Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
tenascin X	*Tenascin Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.	J Cell Biol 1993 Jul;122(1):265-78

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Sources: NLM Medical Subject Headings, NIH UMLS, Drugs@FDA, FDA AERS original data copyright United States Government. No endorsement implied. Last modified 6/6/2012
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