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   Can a child get Marfan syndrome?

   • Marfan syndrome can be particularly difficult to diagnose in children, and it's rare for it to be diagnosed in a young child. This is because most of the signs and symptoms do not usually appear until later childhood and the teenage years.

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   How does Marfan syndrome affect a child's psychosocial development?

   • Marfan syndrome can affect a child’s psychosocial development. Children and young people with Marfan syndrome feel different and may look different. Restrictions are often imposed on them because of their poor eyesight, lax and painful joints and cardiac problems.

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   Is Marfan syndrome hereditary?

   • Marfan syndrome is hereditary, which means it can be passed to a child from a parent who's affected. In around 3 in 4 cases, Marfan syndrome is inherited from 1 parent. The syndrome is autosomal dominant, which means a child can inherit it even if only 1 parent has the syndrome.

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   How is Marfan syndrome diagnosed?

   • The healthcare provider will ask about your child's symptoms and health history. He or she will give your child a physical exam. The health care provider will ask about any family history of Marfan syndrome. To be diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, your child must have some specific health problems affecting the heart, blood vessels, bones, and eyes.

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   Marfan syndrome is hereditary, which means it can be passed to a child from a parent who's affected. In around 3 in 4 cases, Marfan syndrome is inherited from 1 parent. The syndrome is autosomal dominant, which means a child can inherit it even if only 1 parent has the syndrome.

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     Someone with Marfan syndrome may have several distinct...

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     Children. Marfan syndrome can be particularly difficult to...

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     There's currently no cure for Marfan syndrome. Treatment...

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   The aorta is the main artery in the body. It runs from your heart, down the centre of your chest and through your abdomen. In people with Marfan syndrome, the walls of the aorta are weak. This can sometimes cause the aorta to enlarge and balloon, which is known as an aortic aneurysm. In severe cases, the aorta can split (rupture), causing potential...

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   Your heart has 4 chambers that pump blood to and from the rest of the body. To control the flow of blood through your heart's chambers, your heart has 4 valves: 1. mitral valve 2. aortic valve 3. tricuspid valve 4. pulmonary valve These valves act as one-way gates, allowing blood to flow through in one direction. In some people with Marfan syndrome...

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   If your GP thinks you may have Marfan syndrome, you'll be referred to a specialist for testing. Your heart and blood vessels will be examined for the symptoms of the syndrome. Find out more about diagnosing Marfan syndrome

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   Jul 10, 2022 · Marfan syndrome can affect a child’s psychosocial development. Children and young people with Marfan syndrome feel different and may look different. Restrictions are often imposed on them because of their poor eyesight, lax and painful joints and cardiac problems.

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   A child with Marfan syndrome may have problems with the bones and joints, heart and blood vessels, and eyes. A diagnosis of Marfan syndrome is based on signs, family history, and results of diagnostic tests.

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   Children. Marfan syndrome can be particularly difficult to diagnose in children, and it's rare for it to be diagnosed in a young child. This is because most of the signs and symptoms do not usually appear until later childhood and the teenage years.

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   A child with Marfan syndrome can have many different signs and symptoms. The syndrome can affect the heart and blood vessels, bones and joints, and eyes. Symptoms can occur a bit differently in each child.

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   A diagnosis of Marfan syndrome is based on signs, family history, and results of diagnostic tests. A child with Marfan syndrome is closely watched with physical exams and regular testing. Treatment is based on which organs and body systems are affected. A dissecting aorta can be a medical emergency.