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What is the difference between marfan syndrome and ehlers danlos?
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Marfans/ehler danlos: Both are mulisystem disorders that mostly affect the soft connective tissues.Eds caused by a defect in synthesis of collagen.It has hyperextensibility of skin and joints, early onset of osteoarthritis, hypotonia, deformity of spine marfan tall arms and height, affects lungs, heart and aorta, eyes causing cataract, skin problems, and tissue covering the spinal chord.
Answered 10/18/2012
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