61. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome CHC Wausau Hospital s Medical Library and Patient Education Center provides research services and healthcare information to physicians, http://www.chclibrary.org/micromed/00046390.html

Main Search Index Definition Description Causes ... Resources Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Definition Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) refers to a group of disorders linked by genetic defects that affect collagen structure and function. Collagen is a major protein in the body and forms the base foundation for connective tissues. Owing to a genetic defect in collagen manufacture, tissues affected are abnormally weak, depending on the specific genetic defect. Major symptoms can include skin fragility, excessive skin stretchability, and excessively loose joints. Some types of EDS are characterized by fragile blood vessels or abnormal spine curvature. Description Collagen is a strong, fibrous protein that lends strength and elasticity to connective tissues such as the skin, tendons, organ walls, cartilage, and blood vessels. Each of these connective tissues requires collagen tailored to meet its specific purposes. The many roles of collagen are reflected in the number of genes dedicated to its production. There are at least 28 genes in humans that encode 16 different types of collagen. Defects in these genes can affect basic construction as well as the fine-tuned processing of the collagen. According to the Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation, 1 in 5,000 to 1 in 10,000 people are affected by some form of EDS. EDS is an inherited disease, and its pattern depends on the affected gene. There are three types of inherited patterns: autosomal dominant, autosomal recessive, and X-linked (extremely rare).

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64. BBC - Health - Conditions - Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome A guide to ehlersdanlos syndrome. ehlers-danlos syndrome causes a number of difficulties to the skin and joints of people with the condition. http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/conditions/ehlers1.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index FRIDAY 9th September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage Lifestyle Health ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Dr Trisha Macnair Dr Rob Hicks Ehlers-Danlos syndrome causes a number of difficulties to the skin and joints of people with the condition. In this article What is it? What are the complications? What measures can be taken? Genetic factors ... Further help What is it? Faulty collagen results in hyperelastic skin that's fragile and bruises easily Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) encompasses several types of inherited connective tissue disorders. Connective tissue provides support to parts of the body such as the skin and muscles but in EDS, the collagen that gives strength and elasticity to connective tissue, is faulty. Faulty collagen results in hyperelastic skin that's fragile and bruises easily, excessive looseness of the joints, blood vessels that are easily damaged and rarely rupture of internal organs. What are the complications? There are six major types of EDS and the condition can range from mild to life threatening. Symptoms range from mild to severe and include:

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var MenuLinkedBy='AllWebMenus [2]', awmBN='530'; awmAltUrl=''; Disease Nutrition Surgery Symptoms Injury ... Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English Spanish Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention Definition: An inherited disorder characterized by excessive looseness (laxity) of the joints, hyperelastic skin that is fragile and bruises easily, easily damaged blood vessels and rarely, rupture on internal organs. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome involves abnormal formation of connective tissue. This condition, occurs in different forms, most of which result from defects in different genes. Symptoms range from mild to severe. Review Date: 6/9/2001 Reviewed By: David G. Brooks, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Medical Genetics, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Diagnosis Medical Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Diagnosis Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome What is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome? Ehlers-Danlos syndromes is a group of disorders which share common features including easy bruising, joint hypermobility (loose joints), skin that stretches easily (skin hyperelasticity or laxity), and weakness of tissues. The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes are inherited in the genes that are passed from parents to offspring. They are categorized according to the form of genetic transmission into different types with many features differing between patients in any given type. The fragile skin and loose joints is often a result of abnormal genes that produce abnormal proteins that form an inherited frailty of collagen (the normal protein "glue" of our tissues). In 2001, researchers discovered a new form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome that is caused by an inherited abnormality in a protein other than collagen that also normally plays a role in binding together the cells of our tissues (including the skin, tendons, muscle, and blood vessels). Abnormalities in this protein, called tenascin, also lead to a form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Researchers suspect that tenascin could play a role in regulating the normal distribution of collagen in the connective tissues of the body. The diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndromes is based upon the clinical findings of the patient and the family history. For some types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome a skin biopsy to determine the chemical makeup of the connective tissue can help to suggest the diagnosis.

67. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome CAUSES. probable defective crosslinkage of collagen. ICD-9-CM 756.83 ehlers-danlos syndrome Author(s) Mark R. Dambro, MD Illustrations http://www.5mcc.com/Assets/SUMMARY/TP0293.html

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome DESCRIPTION: A group of inherited disorders of the connective tissue occurring in many types based on clinical, genetic and biochemical evidence, varying in severity from mild to lethal. Transmitted as autosomal recessive, autosomal dominant, or X-linked recessive traits. The major manifestations include hyperextensibility of skin and joints, easy bruising, friability of tissues with bleeding and poor wound healing, calcified subcutaneous spheroids and pseudotumors, and cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, and ocular defects. Usual course: chronic; progressive. CAUSES: probable defective cross-linkage of collagen ICD-9-CM: 756.83 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Author(s): Mark R. Dambro, MD Illustrations: Ehlers-Danlos Ehlers-Danlos Ehlers-Danlos

68. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia ehlersdanlos syndrome is a group of rare genetic disorders that diminish the Joint Bone - Ehlers-Danlos/Joint Hupermobility Syndrome - Proprioception http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ehlers-Danlos_syndrome

You did it! Over US$240,000 was donated in the 21 day fund drive. Thank you for your generosity! You are still welcome to make a donation or purchase Wikimedia merchandise Ehlers-Danlos syndrome From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a group of rare genetic disorders that diminish the body's ability to make connective tissues. It is caused by the inability of the body to synthesize different collagen types or a defect in synthesis. Depending on the individual mutation , the severity of the disease can vary from extremely mild to life-threatening. Typical symptoms are unstable, flexible joints including double-jointedness and tendency to dislocate , and elastic, fragile, soft skin that easily forms welts and scars. Other symptoms can include eye problems and nearsightedness . Bone deformations such as pectus excavatum (sunken chest) from extra-rapid bone growth may present early. Six different variants of the disease are known. EDS type 3 is the most common variant (also known as joint hypermobility syndrome) and is caused by the Autosomal dominant mechanism. EDS type 4 is also an autosomal dominant defect in the type 3 collagen synthesis. EDS type 6 is an autosomal recessive defect due to deficiency of an

69. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions Of Popular Me Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=6675

70. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Dermatosparaxis Type Definition - Medical Dictionary Def Online Medical Dictionary and glossary with medical definitions. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=34257

71. Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes ehlersdanlos syndromes *. Type, Name, Clinical Features syndrome, lax skin, occipital horns bladder diverticulae, XR, Copper utilization, MNK http://www.people.virginia.edu/~rjh9u/ehlersdanlos.html

Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes * Type Name Clinical Features Inheritance Defect Gene I Gravis Hyperextensible skin, hypermobile joints, cigarette paper scars AD Abnormal type V collagen II Mitis similar to Type I but milder AD unknown III Familial hypermobility marked hypermobility of joints AD unknown IV Arterial Thin translucent skin, marked bruising, arterial and intestinal rupture AD Abnormal type III collagen VI Ocular soft, velvety skin, ocular fragility AR Lysyl hydroxylase deficiency PLOD IX Occipital horn syndrome lax skin, occipital horns bladder diverticulae XR Copper utilization MNK *Only a partial list is shown; at least 10 types of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome hve been described This document maintained by Robert J.Huskey Last update on November 21, 1999.

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Home New Drugs Latest News Drug Interactions ... Forum Drugs.com - prescription drug and medicine information available on over 24,000 approved- medications and pharmaceuticals, including side effects and drug interactions. Log-in Register Advertisement Buy a Link Now Special Offers From our sponsors Categories Diabetes Gastro Center Weight Loss AIDS/HIV ... Sexual Health Advertisement Advanced Search Or click the first letter of a drug name: A B C D ... Z Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Injury Disease Nutrition Poison ... Z Ehlers-Danlos syndrome Definition Ehlers-Danos syndrome is a group of inherited disorders characterized by excessive looseness (laxity) of the joints, hyperelastic skin that is fragile and bruises easily, and/or easily damaged blood vessels. The syndrome sometimes involves rupture of internal organs. There are six major types that are characterized by distinctive features. Causes Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) can occur in different forms involving blood vessels, skin, and/or joints with a variety of different genetic defects as their cause. A variety of genetic mutations cause abnormality in collagen. Collagen provides structure and strength to connective tissue in skin, bone, blood vessels, and internal organs. Different forms of EDS have different modes of inheritance. Family history is a risk factor in some cases.

74. EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH OLLIER DISEASE:14(3) The association of ehlersdanlos syndrome (EDS), a hereditary disorder of connective tissue, ehlers-danlos syndrome with monostotic fibrous dysplasia. http://www.kfshrc.edu.sa/annals/143/cr93181.html

May 1994 EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME ASSOCIATED WITH OLLIER DISEASE Mohammed Moussa, MCh(Ortho), PhD; Anwar Ul-Haque, FCAP; Ake Ahlberg, PhD From the Departments of Orthopedic Surgery (Drs. Moussa and Ahlberg) and Pathology (Dr. Ul-Haque), King Fahd Hospital of the University, Al-Khobar. Address reprints and correspondence to Dr. Moussa: Department of Orthopedic Surgery, King Fahd Hospital of the University, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, P.O. Box 40194, Al-Khobar 31952, Saudi Arabia. Accepted for publication 24 November 1993. The association of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), a hereditary disorder of connective tissue, and Ollier disease, a rare, nonhereditary form of bone dysplasia, in a five-year-old female, is described. This association has not been reported before. The possibility of a common etiological factor is discussed. Case Report A five-year-old Syrian female presented with limping. She had a true shortening of the right lower limb of 4 cm. The skin was hyperextensible (Figure 1) but normal in texture. Joint hypermobility was prominent in the hands (Figure 2), feet and knees. She had 35_ and 15_ genu recurvatum for the right and left knee respectively (Figure 3). Sclerae, fundi, cornea, teeth and palate were normal. Two systolic clicks and a late systolic murmur were audible at the cardiac apex. The cardiac murmur increased in intensity on squatting, indicating asymptomatic mitral valve prolapse. FIGURE 1. Moderate skin hyperextensibility at the knee.

75. Ehlers Danlos Syndrome ehlersdanlos syndrome, AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT, TYPE UNSPECIFIED ehlers-danlos syndrome WITH PLATELET DYSFUNCTION FROM FIBRONECTIN ABNORMALITY http://www.bdid.com/ehlers.htm

HOME Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Information Survey for Connective Tissue Disorders Ehlers-Danlos National Foundation Ehler Danlos Syndrome MEDSTUDENTS-METABOLIC DISORDERS ... Support Group Arterial Type See Ecchymotic Type Arthrochalasia Type (Type VII/VIIA/VIIB) Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, arthrochalasic type Autosomal Dominant EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME, TYPE VII, AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT Autosomal Recessive EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME, TYPE VII, AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE Autosomal Dominant See Ecchymotic Type Unspecified Type EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME, AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT, TYPE UNSPECIFIED Autosomal Recessive Unspecified Type EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME, AUTOSOMAL RECESSIVE, TYPE UNSPECIFIED Classic Type (Mitis Type, Type II) Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME, TYPE II Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type Severe (Type I, Gravis Type) Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME, TYPE I Dermatosparaxis Type (Type VIIC) Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, dermatosparaxis type Dysfibronectinemic Type (Type X) EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME WITH PLATELET DYSFUNCTION FROM FIBRONECTIN ABNORMALITY Ecchymotic Type (Type IV, Autosomal Dominant, Arterial Type, Ecchymotic Type, Sack-Barabas Type, Vascular Type)

76. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - Wheeless' Textbook Of Orthopaedics defect of type III procollagen in ehlersdanlos syndrome; Spinal deformity in ehlers-danlos syndrome. Five patients treated by spinal fusion. http://www.wheelessonline.com/ortho/ehlers_danlos_syndrome

Duke Orthopaedics presents Wheeless' Textbook of Orthopaedics Site Index A - Z Search Site by Word Home Contact Us My Account Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome - See: Marfan's Syndrome - Discussion: - autosomal dominant disorder characterized by hyperextensibility of "cigarette paper" skin, joint hypermobility and dislocation, soft tissue/bony fragility, and soft tissue calcification; - joint effusions and arthralgias are common, and children are often misdiagnosed with forms of arthritis; - all forms the disease may cause skin fragility, bruising, scarring, joint discomfort and osteoarthritis; cutaneous manifestations are present in all forms; - it is hyperextensible, but returns immediately to normal configuration when released; - it may be extremely fragile, splitting after insignificant trauma; - wounds are characterized by minor bleeding and dehiscence; - sutures may pull out of surgical wounds;

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79. What Is Ehlers Danlos Syndrome? ehlersdanlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of hereditary connective tissue The symptoms and findings associated with ehlers-danlos syndrome (EDS) may vary http://www.ehlersdanlos.ca/whateds.htm

WHAT IS EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROME? Symptoms Causes Affected Populations Related Disorders ... References Each subtype of EDS is a distinct hereditary disorder that may affect individuals within certain families (kindreds). In other words, parents with one subtype of EDS will not have children with another EDS subtype. Depending upon the specific subtype present, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is usually transmitted as an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive trait. Symptoms In many individuals with EDS, associated symptoms and findings may become apparent during childhood. More rarely, depending upon the specific disorder subtype present, certain abnormalities may be apparent beginning at birth (congenital). In addition, in other individuals, such as those with mild disease manifestations, the disorder may not be recognized until adulthood. The different forms of EDS were formally classified in the 1980s using a Roman numeral system. This categorization identified at least 10 major forms of the disorder based upon genetic and biochemical abnormalities as well as associated symptoms and findings. However, a simplified, revised, updated classification system has since been published in the medical literature that classifies EDS into six primary subtypes as well as some other forms of EDS, based upon the specific underlying biochemical cause, mode of inheritance, major and minor symptoms, and physical findings. The revised classification system serves to further differentiate between the various forms of the disorder as well as some related disorders.

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