Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, periodontitis type

Definition

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) form a heterogeneous group of hereditary connective tissue diseases characterized by joint hyperlaxity, cutaneous hyperelasticity and tissue fragility.

Also known as EDS VIII, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 8, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, periodontitis type — per MONDO

Also identified as

• MESH C562626 per MONDO
• Orphanet 75392 per MONDO
• SCTID 50869007 per MONDO
• UMLS C0268347 per MONDO