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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type: Introduction

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type: A rare genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by hypermobile joints, joint dislocations and skin hyperextensibility and fragility - a combination of ED types I and II. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type is available below.

Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type

• Hyperextensible skin
• Widened thin scars
• Joint hypermobility
• Smooth velvety skin
• Molluscoid pseudotumours
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See full list of 53 symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type: Deaths

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Causes of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type

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Disease Topics Related To Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type:

• Cutis hyperelastica
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• Autosomal dominant disorder
• Extreme flexibility
• Dysautonomia
• Muscle weakness
• Osteopenia
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Misdiagnosis and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type

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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Bone, Joint and Orthopedic Specialists:
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  • Rheumatology (Arthritis / Joint Pain)
• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
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  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
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  • Pediatric Rheumatology (Child Joint Health)
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type

Medical research articles related to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type include:

• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Treatment)
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Overview)
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Follow-up)
• Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (Diagnosis)
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Statistics for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type

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• Death and Mortality statistics for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type: Broader Related Topics

• Genetic conditions
• Connective tissue conditions
• Joint conditions
• more types...»

Types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type

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Definitions of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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