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Video Summary of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a genetic connective tissue disorder that affects the synthesis of collagen. EDS is classically characterized by hyperextensible skin, hypermobile joints, and easy bruising and bleeding. It can sometimes present with aneurysms, or vascular dissections which can all lead to catastrophic vascular rupture.