Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (vEDS) is an uncommon genetic disorder that is considered to be the most severe form of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
The main cause of this disease is the mutation in the COL3A1 gene, which disturbs the proper production of type III collagen. This protein is crucial because it can be found all over the human body. Namely, it is present in blood vessels, lungs, skin, and the intestines and the other hollow organs.
People who suffer from Vascular EDS are characterized by thin, translucent skin, frequent bruising, and usually have a typical facial appearance.
The characteristic facial features associated with EDS may include:
Patients with chronic diseases very often have lowered immune systems due to the chronic stress on multi-body systems. Poor sleep can contribute to chronic pain conditions, such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), and can also be exacerbated by them.
Vascular EDS is the most common for people who have it in their family history, and the inheritance of this disease is autosomal dominant.
People with classic EDS may have facial features such as:
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