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Generated 12 Oct 2026
Genetics · Genetics / Connective tissue disorders

Ehlers–Danlos syndrome, vascular type

Also known as: Sack–Barabas syndrome; vEDS

Vascular fragility with arterial, uterine and bowel rupture.

Medical specialty
Genetics
Subspecialty
Genetics / Connective tissue disorders
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected, equal; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved
COL3A1

Etiology & mechanism

COL3A1 mutations.

Gene(s) involved (1)

COL3A1

Symptoms & signs (6)

arterial rupturebowel rupturecharacteristic faciesclubfooteasy bruisingthin translucent skin
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