Kyphoscoliotic Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Kyphoscoliotic Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder that is caused by defects in a protein called collagen. Common signs and symptoms include hyperextensible skin that is fragile and bruises easily; joint hypermobility; severe hypotonia at birth; progressive kyphoscoliosis (kyphosis and scoliosis); and fragility of the sclera. kyphoscoliosis EDS is caused by changes (mutations) in the PLOD1 gene or the FKBP14 gene  and it is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Treatment is focused on preventing serious complications and relieving associated signs and symptoms.