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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Definition

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

A person with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome has an inherited disorder of the tissue that makes up the joints, skin, tendons and ligaments. Symptoms include very flexible joints and skin. Almost all people with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome live normal lives and have a normal life expectancy.

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Last Updated: Sep 15, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome References:

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