Article
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV. Clinical and molecular aspects and guidelines for diagnosis and management.
Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland) - 1 Jan 1994
De Paepe A
Abstract excerpt
The clinical, biochemical and molecular characteristics of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type IV are reviewed. The numerous clinical manifestations result from the generalized and excessive tissue fragility characteristic for this disorder. The variability in cutaneous involvement may hamper recognition of the condition and requires careful clinical examination. Clinical diagnosis can be confirmed by demonstration of a...
Topics
- Collagen
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
- Humans
- Phenotype