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An unusual presentation of Ehlers–Danlos syndrome vascular type with deep vein thrombosis: A case for multidisciplinary management
Author(s) -
Lipinski Michael J.,
Lipinski Shawn E.,
Kripalani Sanjay,
Friesen Lindsay D.,
Uthlaut Brian S.,
Braddock Stephen R.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
american journal of medical genetics part a
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.064
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1552-4833
pISSN - 1552-4825
DOI - 10.1002/ajmg.a.32687
Subject(s) - ehlers–danlos syndrome , medicine , deep vein , presentation (obstetrics) , thrombosis , perforation , pseudoaneurysm , surgery , case presentation , multidisciplinary approach , radiology , aneurysm , punching , materials science , metallurgy , social science , sociology
Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (EDS) vascular type typically presents with significant vascular complications such as rupture of blood vessels, gravid uterus, or intestinal perforation. We report on a 24‐year‐old female that presents with deep vein thrombosis found to be due to compression by a large posterior tibial artery pseudoaneurysm which ultimately leads to the patient's diagnosis. This case highlights the need for a multidisciplinary approach involving vascular surgery, internal medicine, genetics, and other health care providers for patients with vascular type EDS. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.