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Fibronectin-Deficient EDS

Fibronectin-Deficient EDS: Introduction

Fibronectin-Deficient EDS: A very rare collagen disorder which is characterized by loose joints and hyperextensible skin as well as a blood platelet anomaly which causes bleeding into the skin (petechiae). More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Fibronectin-Deficient EDS is available below.

Symptoms of Fibronectin-Deficient EDS

• Loose joints - mainly hands and feet
• Hyperextensible skin
• Thin skin
• Easily bruised skin
• Bleeding into the skin
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Treatments for Fibronectin-Deficient EDS

• There is no specific treatment for the condition. Patients are advised to avoid activities that may increase the risk of joint dislocation e.g. weight lifting. Various therapies or medications may be utilized if chronic joint pain develops
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Wrongly Diagnosed with Fibronectin-Deficient EDS?

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Fibronectin-Deficient EDS: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Fibronectin-Deficient EDS:

• Joint dislocation (see Joint symptoms) - due to loose joints
• Early-onset arthritis
• Chronic joint pain
• more complications...»

Causes of Fibronectin-Deficient EDS

• The condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner
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More information about causes of Fibronectin-Deficient EDS:

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Misdiagnosis and Fibronectin-Deficient EDS

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Fibronectin-Deficient EDS: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Bone, Joint and Orthopedic Specialists:
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  • Dermatopathology
  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
• Blood Health Specialists (Hematology):
  • Hematology (Blood Specialists)
  • Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (Child Cancer/Leukemia)
  • Hematopathology (Blood Diagnostics)
• Arthritis & Joint Health Specialists (Rheumatology):
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  • Pediatric Rheumatology (Child Joint Health)
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Prognosis for Fibronectin-Deficient EDS

Prognosis for Fibronectin-Deficient EDS: Generally life span is unaffected.

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Fibronectin-Deficient EDS: Broader Related Topics

• Connective tissue conditions
• Joint conditions
• Musculoskeletal conditions
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Types of Fibronectin-Deficient EDS

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