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Results 1 - 10 of 109 for Connective tissue
  1. Ehlers-Danlos syndrome 
    ... syndrome is a group of disorders that affect connective tissues supporting the skin, bones, blood vessels, and many other organs and tissues. Defects in connective tissues cause the signs and symptoms of these conditions, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/ehlers-danlos-syndrome -
  2. Cutis laxa 
    Cutis laxa is a disorder of connective tissue, which is the tissue that provides structure and strength to the muscles, joints, organs, and skin. Most cases are inherited, but some ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/cutis-laxa - Genetics
  3. Arterial tortuosity syndrome 
    Arterial tortuosity syndrome is a disorder that affects connective tissue. Connective tissue provides strength and flexibility to structures throughout the ... outside the circulatory system are caused by abnormal connective tissue in other parts of the body. These features ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/arterial-tortuosity-syndrome - Genetics
  4. Weill-Marchesani syndrome 
    Weill-Marchesani syndrome is a disorder of connective tissue. Connective tissue forms the body's supportive framework, providing structure and strength to the muscles, joints, organs, and skin.The major signs and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/weill-marchesani-syndrome - Genetics
  5. Marfan syndrome 
    Marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects the connective tissue in many parts of the body. Connective tissue provides strength and flexibility to structures such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/marfan-syndrome - Genetics
  6. Collagen VI-related dystrophy 
    ... which are the muscles used for movement) and connective tissue (which provides strength and flexibility to the skin, ... the extracellular matrix that surrounds muscle cells and connective tissue. This matrix is an intricate lattice that forms ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/collagen-vi-related-myopathy - Genetics
  7. Myhre syndrome 
    Myhre syndrome is a rare condition that affects connective tissue. Connective tissue provides strength and flexibility to structures throughout the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/myhre-syndrome - Genetics
  8. Loeys-Dietz syndrome 
    ... Dietz syndrome is a disorder that affects the connective tissue in many parts of the body. Connective tissue provides strength and flexibility to structures such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/loeys-dietz-syndrome - Genetics
  9. Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva 
    ... is a disorder in which muscle tissue and connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments are gradually replaced ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../fibrodysplasia-ossificans-progressiva - Genetics
  10. Systemic lupus erythematosus 
    ... is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in connective tissues, such as cartilage and the lining of blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/systemic-lupus-erythematosus - Genetics
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