A Case of Type II Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
- Author:
Dong Ju HA
1
;
Ji Yong PARK
;
Nack In KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
type II Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
- MeSH:
Cicatrix;
Connective Tissue;
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome*;
Finger Joint;
Humans;
Joints;
Male;
Molecular Biology;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Skin;
Young Adult
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2000;38(7):997-998
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a heterogeneous group of inherited generalized connective tissue disorders characterized by hyperextensibility and fragility of skin, joint hepermobility, abnormal scarring, easy bruisibility, visceral and neurological manifestations. It is classified into 10 different major subtypes based on genetic, biochemical, and clinical characteristics. We report a case of type II Ehlers-Danlos syndrome in a 19-year-old male who showed soft and velvety skin with marked hyperextensibility, thin atrophic scarring from trauma, and hypermobile finger joints.