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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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Diagnosis
The diagnosis of EDS is usually suspected based upon clinical findings and family history. Symptoms may not fit neatly into one of the specific types of EDS, so the diagnosis is often delayed.

Your doctor may perform a complete physical exam, including checking for joint overextension, as well as obtaining a skin biopsy to study the biochemical and genetic makeup of your connective tissue.

Last updated: Jan-01-09

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