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ArticleClinical and translational gastroenterology2025

Tenascin-X Deficiency Causing Classical-Like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Type 1 in Humans is a Significant Risk Factor of Gastrointestinal and Tracheal Ruptures.

Jonneke E van Gurp, Rosan L Lechner, Dimitra Micha, Alessandra Maugeri, Eelco Dulfer, Fleur S van Dijk, Daniel Keszthelyi, Edoardo Malfatti, Akiharu Kubo, Nicol C Voermans and 1 more

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Jonneke E van GurpDepartment of Clinical Genetics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Rosan L LechnerDepartment of Clinical Genetics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
Dimitra MichaDepartment of Human Genetics, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Alessandra MaugeriDepartment of Human Genetics, Amsterdam Reproduction and Development, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Eelco DulferDepartment of Genetics, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Fleur S van DijkNational Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Service, London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust, Harrow, London, UK.
Daniel KeszthelyiDepartment of Gastroenterology-Hepatology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
Edoardo MalfattiAPHP, Centre de Référence de Pathologie Neuromusculaire Nord-Est-Ile-de-France, Henri Mondor Hospital, University Paris-Est, Créteil, France.
Akiharu KuboDepartment of Dermatology, Keio University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Nicol C VoermansDepartment of Neurology, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, the Netherlands .
Serwet DemirdasDepartment of Clinical Genetics, Erasmus MC, University Medical Center, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0001-5496-4153

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Abstract

introductionClassical-like Ehlers-Danlos syndrome type 1 (clEDS1) is a very rare form of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome caused by tenascin-X deficiency, with only 56 individuals reported in medical literature. Tenascin-X is an extracellular matrix protein needed for collagen stability. Previous publications propose that individuals with clEDS1 might be at risk of gastrointestinal (GI) tract perforations and/or tracheal ruptures. The aim of this study was to characterize complications resulting from perforations of the GI tract and/or tracheal rupture in an international case series of individuals with clEDS1 due to disease-related tissue fragility.

methodsThis case series includes individuals with confirmed clEDS1 and GI perforations and/or tracheal ruptures from participating centers. Researchers who previously reported such individuals were contacted for additional information. A retrospective assessment of clinical features was performed.

resultsFifteen individuals were included. Ten had spontaneous GI perforations, 7 of whom had multiple GI perforations. Almost all had severe diverticulosis. Three individuals experienced iatrogenic tracheal ruptures. DISCUSSION: Severe GI complications, such as perforation, and tracheal rupture were observed in a substantial number of individuals with clEDS1. As these features seem significantly more common in clEDS1 than in the average population, we advise vigilance during intubation and GI endoscopic interventions of individuals with clEDS1. Routine referrals to clinical geneticists are recommended for patients with symptoms indicative of clEDS1, especially with unexplained GI perforations and connective tissue symptoms. Our findings offer valuable insights for the clinical management of clEDS1 and underscore the importance of specialized care, providing a foundation for improved clinical guidelines and preventive strategies.

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Ehlers-Danlos SyndromeIntestinal PerforationTenascinTracheal DiseasesAdolescentAdultAgedChildFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsRupture, SpontaneousTracheaTenascintenascin X

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