The Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) provides the following list of features that have been reported in people with this condition. Much of the information in the HPO comes from Orphanet, a European rare disease database. If available, the list includes a rough estimate of how common a feature is (its frequency). Frequencies are based on a specific study and may not be representative of all studies. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary for definitions of the terms below.
| Signs and Symptoms | Approximate number of patients (when available) |
| Abnormal nasal morphology | 90% |
| Abnormality of the palate | 90% |
| Arachnodactyly | 90% |
| Arterial dissection | 90% |
| Asthma | 90% |
| Atypical scarring of skin | 90% |
| Eczema | 90% |
| Emphysema | 90% |
| Glaucoma | 90% |
| Hyperextensible skin | 90% |
| Hyperlordosis | 90% |
| Hypertension | 90% |
| Hypotension | 90% |
| Joint dislocation | 90% |
| Joint hypermobility | 90% |
| Malar prominence | 90% |
| Pectus carinatum | 90% |
| Shagreen patch | 90% |
| Spina bifida occulta | 90% |
| Striae distensae | 90% |
| Thin skin | 90% |
| Triangular face | 90% |
| Abnormality of the mitral valve | 50% |
| Abnormality of the tricuspid valve | 50% |
| Acrocyanosis | 50% |
| Aortic dilatation | 50% |
| Aplasia/Hypoplasia of the abdominal wall musculature | 50% |
| Bruising susceptibility | 50% |
| Congenital diaphragmatic hernia | 50% |
| Genu recurvatum | 50% |
| Hallux valgus | 50% |
| Hypoplasia of the ear cartilage | 50% |
| Muscle weakness | 50% |
| Myalgia | 50% |
| Narrow face | 50% |
| Pectus excavatum | 50% |
| Pes planus | 50% |
| Premature birth | 50% |
| Scoliosis | 50% |
| Umbilical hernia | 50% |
| Venous insufficiency | 50% |
| Abnormality of the oral cavity | 7.5% |
| Abnormality of the renal tubule | 7.5% |
| Aortic dissection | 7.5% |
| Atria septal defect | 7.5% |
| Bladder diverticulum | 7.5% |
| Blue sclerae | 7.5% |
| Cognitive impairment | 7.5% |
| Corneal dystrophy | 7.5% |
| Decreased body weight | 7.5% |
| Decreased corneal thickness | 7.5% |
| Dental malocclusion | 7.5% |
| Dilatation of the ascending aorta | 7.5% |
| Ectopia lentis | 7.5% |
| Epicanthus | 7.5% |
| Genital hernia | 7.5% |
| Kyphosis | 7.5% |
| Long thorax | 7.5% |
| Microcornea | 7.5% |
| Microdontia | 7.5% |
| Migraine | 7.5% |
| Muscular hypotonia | 7.5% |
| Myopia | 7.5% |
| Neoplasm of the skin | 7.5% |
| Osteoarthritis | 7.5% |
| Peritonitis | 7.5% |
| Recurrent urinary tract infections | 7.5% |
| Reduced consciousness/confusion | 7.5% |
| Reduced number of teeth | 7.5% |
| Retinal detachment | 7.5% |
| Short stature | 7.5% |
| Urticaria | 7.5% |
| Aortic root dilatation | - |
| Autosomal dominant inheritance | - |
| Bowel diverticulosis | - |
| Cigarette-paper scars | - |
| Fragile skin | - |
| Infantile muscular hypotonia | - |
| Inguinal hernia | - |
| Irregularly spaced teeth | - |
| Lop ear | - |
| Mitral valve prolapse | - |
| Molluscoid pseudotumors | - |
| Narrow maxilla | - |
| Poor wound healing | - |
| Premature birth following premature rupture of fetal membranes | - |
| Soft skin | - |
Research helps us better understand diseases and can lead to advances in diagnosis and treatment. This section provides resources to help you learn about medical research and ways to get involved.
Nonprofit support and advocacy groups bring together patients, families, medical professionals, and researchers. These groups often raise awareness, provide support, and develop patient-centered information. Many are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct people to research, resources, and services. Many groups also have experts who serve as medical advisors. Visit their website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD. Suggest an organization to add.
Living with a genetic or rare disease can impact the daily lives of patients and families. These resources can help families navigate various aspects of living with a rare disease.
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
2015 Collagen Gordon Research Conference and Gordon Research Seminar
Sunday, July 12, 2015 -
Friday, July 17, 2015
Location:
New London,
NH
Description: The 2015 Collagen GRC program will include invited and platform presentations as well as posters on (a) new data and concepts about the genetics, chemistry, biology and pathology of collagens; (b) advances in closely related areas of research, such as cell-matrix interactions, developmental biology and diseases of connective tissues, and bioengineering, that are relevant to the collagen field; (c) new and emerging technologies and approaches that may be applied to the collagen field.
Contact: Hung Tseng, Ph.D., (301) 496-0810, tsengh@mail.nih.gov
Co-funding Institute(s): National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Office of Rare Diseases Research
The following diseases are related to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type. If you have a question about any of these diseases, you can contact GARD.
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Is there a proanthocyanidin that is particularly helpful for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, classic type? I want to support my body's ability to make stronger collagen. See answer
