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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome MeSH Descriptor Data 2022


MeSH Heading
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Tree Number(s)
C14.907.454.240
C15.378.463.515.240
C16.131.831.428
C16.320.850.260
C17.300.200.310
C17.800.804.428
C17.800.827.260
Unique ID
D004535
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D004535
Scope Note
A heterogeneous group of autosomally inherited COLLAGEN DISEASES caused by defects in the synthesis or structure of FIBRILLAR COLLAGEN. There are numerous subtypes: classical, hypermobility, vascular, and others. Common clinical features include hyperextensible skin and joints, skin fragility and reduced wound healing capability.
Entry Term(s)
Cutis Elastica
EDS IV
Ehlers Danlos Disease
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Type 4, Autosomal Dominant
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Arterial Type
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Ecchymotic Type
Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Sack-Barabas Type
Ehlers-Danlos Disease
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Arterial Type
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Ecchymotic Type
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Sack-Barabas Type
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Type IV
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Type IV, Autosomal Dominant
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Vascular Type
NLM Classification #
QZ 196
See Also
Reticulin
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2015/06/22
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Preferred
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Type IV Narrower
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