2017 International Classification defines thirteen subtypes
eventevidence: establishedone underlying source
Malfait et al. and the International EDS Consortium published the current classification: thirteen subtypes, molecular confirmation required for all except hEDS, a pathogenetic scheme grouping by pathway, and the companion framework separating hEDS from HSD. Management guidelines for comorbidities accompanied the criteria for the first time.
Not medical advice. This page summarizes research and does not recommend any course of care.
| EDS types | all EDS types |
|---|---|
| Date | 2017-03 |
| Diagnostic criteria | 2017 International Classification |
| Last checked | 2026-09-16 |
Evidence
clinicalconsensus statement
communitypatient-organization synthesis
The society's type pages present the same 13-type structure to patients.