Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
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Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a hereditary collagen disorder characterized by articular hypermobility, dermal hyperelasticity, and widespread tissue fragility (The Merck Manual).
Prevalence[edit | edit source]
1 per 5,000 to 1 per 20,000 individuals depending upon the subtype of syndrome. Hypermobility EDS is commonly listed as the most prevalent subtype. EDS demonstrates equal prevalence amongst males and females of all racial and ethnic backgrounds (Ehlers Danlos National Foundation, Steiner RD - emedicine, Levy HP - Gene Reviews).
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