Connective Tissue Disorders

There are different types of connective tissue disorders. Genetic connective disorders occur from a gene mutation that one inherits at birth. It usually affects one of the main building blocks in all connective tissues of either collagen or elastin. Some examples include Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Osteogenesis imperfecta, Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Individuals born with these conditions can have a variety of symptoms and complications ranging from mild to severe.