Edvard Ehlers recognizes the syndrome as a distinct entity
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Danish dermatologist Edvard Lauritz Ehlers published a case report of a patient with joint laxity, stretchy skin, easy bruising, frequent knee subluxations, and delayed walking. The syndrome takes part of its name from this description.
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| EDS types | unspecified |
|---|---|
| Date | 1901 |
| Diagnostic criteria | Before formal classification |
| Last checked | 2026-09-16 |
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