Disease historiography

2017 International Classification defines thirteen subtypes

establishedeventstrata converge

Malfait et al. and the International EDS Consortium published the current classification: thirteen subtypes, molecular confirmation required for all except hEDS, a pathogenetic scheme grouping by pathway, and the companion framework separating hEDS from HSD. Management guidelines for comorbidities accompanied the criteria for the first time.

Subtype scopeall EDS types
Date2017-03
Criteria erainternational-2017
Reviewed2026-09-16

Evidence

clinicalconsensus statement
communitypatient-organization synthesis

The society's type pages present the same 13-type structure to patients.