Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome PatientPlus

Description: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare inherited condition with disruption of the integrity of structural proteins in skin, ligaments, cartilage and blood vessels leading to fragility of connective tissues. There are seven types of EDS based on different gene mutations affecting the structure or assembly of different collagens. All share common features of fragile skin and laxity of joints and ligaments.