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Summary

Arthrochalasia-type EDS is distinguished from other types of EDS by the frequency of congenital hip dislocation and extreme joint laxity with recurrent joint subluxations and minimal skin involvement (Byers et al., 1997; Giunta et al., 2008). Genetic Heterogeneity of Arthrochalasia-type Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome See EDSARTH2 (617821), caused by mutation in the COL1A2 gene (120160). [from OMIM]

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  • Also known as: CAFYD, EDSARTH1, EDSC, OI1, OI2, OI3, OI4, COL1A1
    Summary: collagen type I alpha 1 chain

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