Ehlers-Danlos syndrome is a rare clinical condition caused by a genetic change that
results in the formation of structurally or functionally altered collagen. The
clinical manifestations are varied, being the most obvious skin hypermotility and
increased joint flexibility, although other systems - such as cardiovascular,
respiratory and neurological - may also be affected. This paper presents the report
of a patient who sought medical attention with complaints of atypical chest pain.
Clinical evaluation enabled hypothetical diagnosis of hypertrophic obstructive
cardiomyopathy and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome. Initial electrocardiogram, echocardiogram
and 24 hours holter allowed the confirmation of the first hypothesis. A skin biopsy
performed later associated clinical data and confirmed the second hypothesis.
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