Twelve subtypes require molecular confirmation; hEDS remains clinical
findingevidence: established
Under the 2017 classification, definitive diagnosis of every subtype except hEDS relies on identifying a causative genetic variant. This asymmetry is the central classification problem: the most common type is the only one without a confirmatory test.
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| EDS types | all EDS types |
|---|---|
| Date | 2017-03 |
| Diagnostic criteria | 2017 International Classification |
| Last checked | 2026-09-16 |
Evidence
clinicalconsensus statement