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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I: Introduction

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I: A rare genetic connective tissue disorder characterized by hyperextensible joints, hyperextensible skin and poor wound healing. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I is available below.

Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I

• Narrow maxilla
• Hypermobile ears
• Velvety skin
• Hyperextensible skin
• Fragile skin
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 27 symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I:

• Hip dislocation
• Shoulder dislocation
• Elbow dislocation
• Knee dislocation (type of Dislocation)
• Clavicle dislocation
• Premature birth
• Premature amniotic membrane rupture
• more complications...»

Disease Topics Related To Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I

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

• Cutis hyperelastica
• Classical Ehler Danlos syndrome
• Autosomal dominant disorder
• Extreme flexibility
• Dysautonomia
• more related diseases...»

Less Common Symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I

• Wide nasal bridge
• Epicanthal folds
• Blue sclerae
• Myopia
• Small corneas
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 35 occasional symptoms of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I

Wrongly Diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I?

• Failure to diagnose Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I
• Undiagnosed: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I

Evidence Based Medicine Research for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I

Medical research articles related to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Type I include:

• Mitral Valve Prolapse (Follow-up)
• Mitral Valve Prolapse (Diagnosis)
• Mitral Valve Prolapse (Treatment)
• Mitral Valve Prolapse (Overview)
• more research...»

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