All::Rheumatology::Diseases::Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Intro
What type of collagen is mostly affected in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
Type III collagen.
What are common features of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
Elastic, fragile skin, joint hypermobility, easy bruising, and increased risk of aortic and mitral valve issues, aortic dissection, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and angioid retinal streaks.
What is a characteristic complication related to joint involvement in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
Recurrent joint dislocation due to joint hypermobility.
How is Ehlers-Danlos syndrome inherited?
Autosomal dominant inheritance.
Which collagen disorder primarily contributes to the increased elasticity of the skin in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?
Type III collagen disorder.