A subtype of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) characterized by vascular pathologies, e.g., AORTIC DISSECTION in addition to common EDS findings, e.g., hyperextensible skin and joints, skin fragility and reduced wound healing capability. It is associated with mutations in collagen type III alpha 1 chain gene (COLLAGEN TYPE III).
Also Known As:
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Type IV; EDS IV; 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 Syndrome, Arterial Type; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Ecchymotic Type; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Sack-Barabas Type; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Type IV, Autosomal Dominant; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Vascular Type; Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Sack Barabas Type; Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Vascular; Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes, Vascular; Syndrome, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos; Syndromes, Vascular Ehlers-Danlos; Type IV Ehlers Danlos Syndrome; Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome; Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes; Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome; Vascular Type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome