One Umbrella. Different connective tissue disorders.
The Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of heritable connective tissue disorders. While they share overlapping features, different EDS subtypes have different underlying causes, presentations and clinical considerations.
Shared Features
There can be considerable overlap across the EDS family.
Different Underlying Causes
Different subtypes can involve different genetic and connective-tissue mechanisms.
Different Clinical Implications
Subtypes can influence presentation, associated risks and management priorities.
The diagnosis tells us the umbrella. The subtype helps us understand what that diagnosis means.
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