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Source: National Marfan Foundation
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Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - NIH
Related MedlinePlus Page: Marfan Syndrome
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Source: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute - NIH
Related MedlinePlus Page: Marfan Syndrome
 

Marfan Syndrome


 
 
Marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects connective tissue. Connective tissues are proteins that support skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs. One of these proteins is fibrillin. A problem with the fibrillin gene causes Marfan syndrome.
Marfan syndrome can be mild to severe, and the symptoms can vary. People with Marfan syndrome are often very tall, thin, and loose jointed. Most people with Marfan syndrome have heart and blood vessel problems, such as a weakness in the aorta or heart valves that leak. They may also have problems with their bones, eyes, skin, nervous system, and lungs.
There is no single test to diagnose Marfan syndrome. Your doctor may use your medical history, family history, and a physical exam to diagnose it. Marfan syndrome has no cure, but treatments can help delay or prevent complications. Treatments include medicines, surgery, and other therapies.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


Illustration of some of the manifestations of marfan syndrome

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