Ehlers-Danlos: A Literature Review and Case Report in a Colombian Woman with Multiple Comorbidities

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a heterogeneous group of genetically transmitted connective tissue disorders that directly affect collagen synthesis, with a broad range of symptoms. Case presentation: This study presents a clinical case of a Colombian woman with myopathic EDS and multiple comorbid...

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Autores:
FajardoJiménez, María José
Tejada Moreno, Johanna Alexandra
Mjía García, Alejandro
Villegas Lanau, Carlos Andrés
Zapata Builes, Wildeman
Restrepo Carvajal, Jorge Emiro
Cuartas Montoya, Gina Paula
Hernández López, Juan Carlos
Tipo de recurso:
Article of investigation
Fecha de publicación:
2022
Institución:
Tecnológico de Antioquia
Repositorio:
Repositorio Tdea
Idioma:
eng
OAI Identifier:
oai:dspace.tdea.edu.co:tdea/2687
Acceso en línea:
https://dspace.tdea.edu.co/handle/tdea/2687
Palabra clave:
Neuropsychological Tests
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
Genetic Diseases
Collagen
Síndrome de Ehlers-Danlos
Enfermedades Genéticas
Colágeno
Pruebas Neuropsicológicas
Neuropsychological assessment
Case report
Rights
openAccess
License
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Summary:Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a heterogeneous group of genetically transmitted connective tissue disorders that directly affect collagen synthesis, with a broad range of symptoms. Case presentation: This study presents a clinical case of a Colombian woman with myopathic EDS and multiple comorbidities taking 40 years of medical history to make the right diagnosis. This article also presents a review of the current literature on EDS, not only to remind the syndrome but also to help the clinician correctly identify symptoms of this diverse syndrome. Conclusion: A multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis of the patient, including clinical and molecular analysis, and neuropsychological and psychological assessment, is important to improve the treatment choice and the outcome prediction of the patients. Keywords: Ehlers-Danlos syndromes; genetic diseases; collagen; neuropsychological assessment; case report