Kyphoscoliotic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Synonyms: EDS VI | Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 6 | Kyphoscoliotic EDS | kEDS
A rare systemic disease for which two subtypes exist either related to the gene PLOD1 or FKBP22 and for which the clinically overlapping characteristics include congenital muscle hypotonia congenital or early-onset kyphoscoliosis (progressive or non-progressive) and generalized joint hypermobility with dislocations/subluxations (in particular of the shoulders hips and knees). Additional features which may occur in both subtypes are skin hyperextensibility easy bruising of the skin rupture/aneurysm of a medium-sized artery osteopenia/osteoporosis blue sclerae umbilical or inguinal hernia chest deformity marfanoid habitus talipes equinovarus and refractive errors. Gene-specific features with variable presentation are additionally observed in each subtype.
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Orphadata: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Available on http://www.orphadata.org. Data version April 2024
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Advocacy Organizations
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes New Zealand
Our Mission is to improve the wellbeing of those with Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes/Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders in Aotearoa New Zealand by raising awareness, improving knowledge by health professionals and providing support to patients.
Help Hope Live
Help Hope Live assists individuals living with catastrophic injuries and illnesses to fundraise toward their medical expenses and related costs.
Myhre Syndrome Foundation
Myhre Syndrome Foundation is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to providing hope and improving the lives of those impacted by Myhre syndrome.
Pathways To Trust
To elevate the patient's voice to increase access to care and eliminate bias by bringing stakeholders together.
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
The Marfan Foundation
The Marfan Foundation is a nonprofit organization that saves lives and improves the quality of life of individuals with genetic aortic and vascular conditions including Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.
Zebra CARE Initiative
To bring Charity, Access, Research, and Education (CARE) through and beyond the rare disease, disabled, and medically complex communities for a more inclusive and accessible medical system.
Clinical Trials
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