Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type III in a Male Adolescent

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Keywords:

joint hypermobility, joint hyperlaxity, Ehlers-Danlos type III.

Abstract

Introduction: Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III or benign joint hyperlaxity syndrome consists in a genetic alteration of collagen type III/I with a dominant autosomal inheritance pattern, characterized by the presence of joints with increased range of motion, as well as musculoskeletal and extraskeletal symptoms.

Objective: To assess the importance of applying the clinical method for the diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III.

Clinical case: The case is presented of a 15-year-old male adolescent with a recent clinical diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III.

Conclusions: In order to achieve an accurate diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type III, it is essential to apply the clinical method scientifically and conscientiously.

 

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Author Biographies

Marta Belkis Nuñez López, "Facultad de Ciencias Médicasde Sagua la Grande"

Médico, Especialista de Segundo Grado en MGI, Máster en APS, Profesora Auxiliar del departamento de MGI de la FCM de Sagua la Grande

Pedro Gregorio Triana Alonso, "Facultad de Ciencias Médicasde Sagua la Grande"

Psicólogo, Especialista de Primer Grado en Psicología de la Salud, Máster en Psicología Médica, Investigador Agregado y Profesor Auxiliar del departamento de Psicología de la FCM de Sagua la Grande

Yendry Mederos Benítez, "Facultad de Ciencias Médicasde Sagua la Grande"

Médico, Especialista de Primer Grado en Genética Clínica, Profesor Instructor

Published

2022-12-13

How to Cite

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Nuñez López MB, Triana Alonso PG, Mederos Benítez Y. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type III in a Male Adolescent. Rev cuba med gen integr [Internet]. 2022 Dec. 13 [cited 2025 Apr. 19];38(4). Available from: https://revmgi.sld.cu/index.php/mgi/article/view/1877

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