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Results 1 - 10 of 19 for Increased connective tissue
  1. Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome 
    ... excess bone growth. It is unclear how the increased signaling is related to the development of connective tissue nevi in people with Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome. LEMD3 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/.../condition/buschke-ollendorff-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Dupuytren contracture 
    ... affected joints.People with Dupuytren contracture are at increased risk of developing other disorders in which similar connective tissue abnormalities affect other parts of the body. These ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/dupuytren-contracture - Genetics
  3. Melorheostosis 
    ... Ollendorff syndrome is characterized by skin growths called connective tissue nevi and areas of increased bone density called osteopoikilosis. A small percentage of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/melorheostosis - Genetics
  4. Williams syndrome 
    ... Williams syndrome. Individuals with Williams syndrome have an increased risk of complications with the use of anesthesia.Additional signs and symptoms of Williams syndrome include abnormalities of connective tissue (tissue that supports the body's joints and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/williams-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. 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
  7. 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
  8. Desmoid tumor 
    ... tumor is an abnormal growth that arises from connective tissue, which is the tissue that provides strength and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/desmoid-tumor - Genetics
  9. Systemic scleroderma 
    ... protein called collagen, which normally strengthens and supports connective tissues throughout the body.The signs and symptoms of ... signs and symptoms of another condition that affects connective tissue, such as polymyositis, dermatomyositis, rheumatoid arthritis, Sjögren syndrome, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/systemic-scleroderma - Genetics
  10. Sjögren syndrome 
    ... extraglandular involvement. Affected individuals may develop inflammation in connective tissues, which provide strength and flexibility to structures throughout ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/sjogren-syndrome - Genetics
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