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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome arthrochalasia type 1
info ยท Genetic
An Ehlers-Danlos syndrome that is characterized by hypermobility in infants with dislocations of both hips at birth and has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the COL1A1 gene on chromosome 17q21.
Signs and symptoms
- Delayed closure of the anterior fontanelle
- Congenital knee dislocation
- Contracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the 2nd finger
- Hallux valgus
- Bruising susceptibility
- Soft, doughy skin
- Pes planus
- Hyperextensible skin
- Joint hypermobility
- Contracture of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the 3rd finger