Presentation
When the first two major criteria are present in the individual at birth, during early childhood, or when the first and third major criteria are present in adolescents and adults, mcEDS is suggested. [news-medical.net]
The previous EDS Type VIII is similar to the Classical Type, except that in addition it presents with periodontal friability. The existence of this syndrome as an autonomous entity remains uncertain. [ehlers-danlos.com]
Aortic root dilatation is less frequent in SGS than in LDS or MFS, but, when present, it can be severe. [logan.testcatalog.org]
Eyes
- Prolapse
[…] clicking joints extreme tiredness (fatigue) skin that bruises easily digestive problems, such as heartburn and constipation dizziness and an increased heart rate after standing up problems with internal organs, such as mitral valve problems or organ prolapse [gresleydale.co.uk]
[Type IV Ehlers-Danlos syndrome associated with mitral valve prolapse: a case report]. Watanabe S, Ishimitsu T, Inoue K, Tomizawa T, Noguchi Y, Sugishita Y, Ito I. Watanabe S, et al. J Cardiol Suppl. 1988;18:97-105, discussion 106. [pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Lens dislocation (ectopia lentis) is the cardinal ocular feature, and mitral valve prolapse and aortic root dilatation/dissection are the main cardiovascular features. Diagnosis is based on the revised Ghent nosology and genetic testing of FBN1. [logan.testcatalog.org]
Treatment
Treatment for Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) There's no specific treatment for EDS, but it's possible to manage many of the symptoms with support and advice. [gresleydale.co.uk]
Prevention
This helps scientists look for better ways to prevent and treat this condition. You can opt out of the register at any time. [Last reviewed 2022-10-03] [gresleydale.co.uk]
This helps scientists look for better ways to prevent and treat this condition. You can opt out of the register at any time. Page last reviewed: 04 October 2022 Next review due: 04 October 2025 [nhs.uk]