Update On This
EDS Does NOT Cause Tall Stature 🤦♂
In Fact , Presence Of Tall Stature Stands AGAINST EDS
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A 12-year-old boy has joint hyperextensibility and is taller than his classmates (1.78m). No systemic abnormalities noted.
What is the likely diagnosis?
Marfan syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)
Klinefelter syndrome
hyperextensibility is COMMON AND TYPICAL For BOTH Marfan AND EDS ; HOWEVER:
Tall Stature Stands For Marfan More Than EDS
Absence Of Eye Disease Stands For EDS Over Marfan (It's A Classical Distinguishing Feature)
If You Consider "No Systemic Abnormalities" To Be Equivalent To "No Eye Disease", Then Answer Is "EDS"
If You Think "Systemic Abnormalities" Is The Same As "Eye Disease", Then Answer Is "Marfan"
What Would You Choose If It Comes To You Sultan?
It's Irrelevant Since It Depends On Your SUBJECTIVE Understanding. But For Me, I Will Choose Marfan
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