Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, kyphoscoliosis type: A rare genetic connective tissue disorder caused by deficiency of the lysyl hydroxylase enzyme and is characterized by progressive scoliosis and muscle weakness and fragile sclera - previously known as EDS type 6. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, kyphoscoliosis type is available below.
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