Classical EDS
Classical EDS (cEDS) is characterised by joint hypermobility, very stretchy skin, and fragile skin which leads to significant bruising and widened, sunken (atrophic) scars. There have been major advances in the understanding of cEDS in the last 20 years, now making it possible to confirm the diagnosis by genetic testing in the majority of people with the condition.
Genetic testing for rare types of EDS
Author
Juliette Harris, MS.c, Ph.D, Specialist Genetic Counsellor, Ehlers-Danlos Diagnostic Service London
Summary
Juliette Harris a specialist genetic counsellor from the Ehlers-Danlos Diagnostic Service, London
Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Author
Jessica Bowen & Judy Tocher, Genetic Counsellors, EDS National Diagnostic Service, Sheffield Children's Hospital
Summary
An introduction to the features of classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (cEDS) and to living with the condition. Written by genetic counsellors from the UK's only clinical genetics service specialising in the Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.
Video: The genetics behind connective tissue
Presenter
Dr Clair Francomano, Clinical Geneticist and Director of Adult Genetics, Harvey Institute of Human Genetics, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, USA
Summary
The genetics behind connective tissue, heritable disorders of connective tissue and the different types of EDS.
Video: EDS – The National Diagnostic Service and Specialist Clinic
Presenter
Dr Glenda Sobey, Consultant and Lead Clinician, EDS National Diagnostic Service, Sheffield Children's Hospital
Summary
The work of the NHS specialist service for atypical and complex cases of EDS (rare types).
Video: Classical Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (types I & II)
Presenter
Dr Nigel Burrows, Consultant Dermatologist, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
Summary
The signs and symptoms, diagnostic criteria and management advice for classical EDS.
Video: The EDS diagnostic services and rarer types of EDS
Presenter
Dr Anthony Vandersteen, Clinical Geneticist, EDS National Diagnostic Service, Northwick Park and St Mark’s Hospitals, Harrow
Summary
The work of the EDS National Diagnostic Service in diagnosing rare types of EDS.
Video: Update from the EDS National Diagnostic Service
Presenter
Dr Glenda Sobey, Consultant and Lead Clinician, EDS National Diagnostic Service, Sheffield Children's Hospital and Rebecca Pollitt, Lead Scientist, Genetics Team, Sheffield Children's Hospital
Summary
An update from the clinic dealing with complex cases and rare types of EDS.
Video: Classical EDS – a cardiac perspective
Presenter
Rachel Walker, Nurse Specialist, South Yorkshire Regional Inherited Cardiac Conditions Service
Summary
Cardiac complications in classical EDS.
Video: Classical EDS – an overview
Presenter
Dr Nigel Burrows, Consultant Dermatologist, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge
Summary
The genetics, signs and symptoms of classical EDS.