A Case Report on Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
G. Hachim *
Pediatric Department, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital Rabat, Morocco.
A. Laarej
Pediatric Department, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital Rabat, Morocco.
J. El Mahi
Pediatric Department, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital Rabat, Morocco.
R. Abilkassem
Pediatric Department, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital Rabat, Morocco.
A. Hassani
Pediatric Department, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital Rabat, Morocco.
A. Agadr
Pediatric Department, Mohamed V Military Training Hospital Rabat, Morocco.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of hereditary collagen diseases characterized by joint hyperlaxity, skin hyperelasticity, and generalized tissue fragility. We present the case of an 8-year-old child with EDS in its arthrocalasic form type VII, according to the Villefranche classification, who was born to first-cousin parents. There is no curative treatment for EDS, but it is important to make an early diagnosis for optimal symptomatic management of patients and prevention of avoidable complications.
Keywords: Ehlers-danlos syndrome, arthrochalasia form, villefranche classification