Periodontal Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by mutations of the C1R and C1S genes. It is characterized by early-onset periodontitis and teeth loss, joint hypermobility, and mild dermatological findings.
Periodontitis | |
In Ehlers-Danlos syndrome periodontitis is accompanied by typical joint and skin abnormalities. |
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Kapferer-Seebacher I et al. (2016) Periodontal Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Is Caused by Mutations in C1R and C1S, which Encode Subcomponents C1r and C1s of Complement. |
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OMIM.ORG article Omim 617174 |