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[Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and pregnancy]
S Flachowsky1, E Tolkendorf, G Kamin
1Abteilung Geburtshilfe, Medizinischen Akademie Carl Gustav, Carus, Dresden.
Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Pregnancy and delivery in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VIII can be managed without complications, as demonstrated in a 31-year-old patient. The study also reviews potential risks associated with other Ehlers-Danlos syndrome subtypes during pregnancy.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Genetics
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of inherited connective tissue disorders.
- EDS type VIII (Periodontal type) is characterized by severe early-onset periodontitis and autosomal recessive inheritance.
- Pregnancy in women with EDS can present unique challenges due to tissue fragility and potential complications.