Marathon of eponyms: 5 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
The use of eponyms has long been contentious, but many remain in common use, as discussed elsewhere (Editorial: Oral Diseases. 2009: 15; 185). The use of eponyms in diseases of the head and neck is mainly in specialties dealing with medically compromised individuals (paediatric dentistry, special care dentistry, oral and maxillofacial medicine, oral and maxillofacial pathology, oral and maxillofacial radiology and oral and maxillofacial surgery) and particularly by hospital-centred practitioners. This series has selected some of the more recognized relevant eponymous conditions and presents them alphabetically. The information is based largely on data available from MEDLINE and a number of internet websites as noted below: the authors would welcome any corrections. This document summarizes data about Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
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UCL-Eastman Dental Institute, University College London, London, UK. crispian.scully@eastman.ucl.ac.uk
Langdon
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Evans
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D010520:Aggressive Periodontitis / Q000209:etiology; D003718:Denmark; D004535:Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics / Q000266:history / Q000473:pathology; D004850:Eponyms; D005602:France; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D014071:Tooth Abnormalities / Q000209:etiology