However, the disease can also affect other systems and organs such as blood vessels, eyes and the gastrointestinal tract. 3 Classic type EDS tends to be the easiest to recognize. 9 Patients present with different cardinal signs such as articular hypermobility, extremely fragile soft hyperextensible skin, hemosiderotic scars and cutaneous pseudotumors. 3, 10, 11 Complications, such as hernias, prol