What are Common Connective Tissue Disorders in Children?
Several connective tissue disorders can affect children, including:
Marfan Syndrome: A genetic disorder affecting the body's connective tissue, impacting the heart, eyes, and skeletal system. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A group of disorders characterized by hypermobile joints, skin that can easily bruise, and other connective tissue abnormalities. Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Also known as brittle bone disease, this genetic disorder results in fragile bones that break easily. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: An autoimmune condition causing inflammation in the joints, which can damage connective tissue.
