Eyal Reinstein, Celia Dawn DeLozier, Ziv Simon, Serguei Bannykh, David L Rimoin, Cynthia J Curry
European journal of human genetics : EJHG 2013 FebEhlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) type VIII (periodontitis type) is a distinct form of EDS characterized by periodontal disease leading to precocious dental loss and a spectrum of joint and skin manifestations. EDS type VIII is transmitted in an autosomal dominant pattern; however, the mutated gene has not been identified. There are insufficient data on the spectrum of clinical manifestations and natural history of the disorder, and only a limited number of patients and pedigrees with this condition have been reported. We present a four-generation EDS type VIII kindred and show that EDS VIII is clinically variable and although some cases lack the associated skin and joint manifestations, microscopic evidence of collagen disorganization is detectable.We further propose that the diagnosis of EDS type VIII should be considered in familial forms of periodontitis, even when the associated skin and joint manifestations are unconvincing for the diagnosis of a connective tissue disorder. This novel observation highlights the uncertainty of using connective tissue signs in clinical practice to diagnose EDS type VIII.
Eyal Reinstein, Celia Dawn DeLozier, Ziv Simon, Serguei Bannykh, David L Rimoin, Cynthia J Curry. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type VIII is clinically heterogeneous disorder associated primarily with periodontal disease, and variable connective tissue features. European journal of human genetics : EJHG. 2013 Feb;21(2):233-6
PMID: 22739343
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