Subtype template

Type of EDS (In order of estimated prevalence) Approximate Prevalence Associated Gene(s) Affected Protein(s) Inheritance Pattern Distinguishing Features

1 in 3,100 – 5000

Unknown

Unknown

Autosomal Dominant

  • Generalized joint hypermobility 
  • Joint instability
  • Chronic Pain

1 in 20,000 – 40,000

COL5A1

Type V collagen

Autosomal Dominant

  • Skin fragility with extensive atrophic scarring
  • Very stretchy skin with velvety or doughy texture

COL5A2

Type V collagen

COL1A1

Type I collagen

1 in 100,000 – 200,000

COL3A1

Type III collagen

Autosomal Dominant

  • Arterial fragility with aneurysm/dissection/rupture
  • Organ fragility and rupture
  • Extensive bruising
  • Pneumothorax

COL1A2

Type I collagen

Less than 1 in 1,000,000

COL1A1

Type I collagen

Autosomal Dominant

  • Severe joint hypermobility
  • Congenital bilateral hip dislocation

COL1A2

Type 1 collagen

Less than 1 in 1,000,000

ZNF469

ZNF469

Autosomal Dominant

  • Severe joint hypermobility
  • Congenital bilateral hip dislocation

PRDM5

PRDM5

Less than 1 in 1,000,000

COL1A2

Type I collagen

Autosomal Recessive

  • Severe heart valve insufficiency

Less than 1 in 1,000,000

TNXB

Tenascin XB

Autosomal Recessive

  • Stretchy, velvety skin without atrophic scarring
  • Foot deformities
  • Leg swelling

Less than 1 in 1,000,000

ADAMTS2

ADAMTS-2

Autosomal Recessive

  • Extreme skin fragility
  • Craniofacial features
  • Loose, excessive skin
  • Severe bruising
  • Short limbs

Less than 1 in 1,000,000

PLOD1

LH1

Autosomal Recessive

  • Congenital/early-onset kyphoscoliosis
  • Congenital hypotonia

FKBP14

FKBP22

Less than 1 in 1,000,000

CHST14

D4ST1

Autosomal Recessive

  • Congenital multiple contractures
  • Craniofacial features

DSE

DSE

Less than 1 in 1,000,000

COL12A1

Type XII collagen

Autosomal Dominant or Recessive

  • Congenital hypotonia
  • Proximal joint contractures

Less than 1 in 1,000,000

C1R

C1r

Autosomal Dominant

  • Severe, early-onset gum disease with tooth loss
  • Pretibial plaques (discoloration of shins)

C1S

C1s

Less than 1 in 1,000,000

B4GALT7

β4GalT7

Autosomal Recessive

  • Short stature
  • Muscle weakness
  • Limb bowing
  • Craniofacial features

B3GALT6

β3GalT6

SLC39A13

ZIP13