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- DictionaryMarfan's syndrome/ˈmɑːfanz ˌsɪndrəʊm/
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- 1. an inherited condition characterized particularly by skeletal changes (elongation of the limbs and digits and looseness of joints), displacement of the lens of the eye, and a tendency to develop aneurysms, especially of the aorta.
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Marfan syndrome is a disorder of the body's connective tissues, a group of tissues that maintain the structure of the body and support internal organs and other tissues. Children usually inherit the disorder from 1 of their parents.
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Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects connective tissue — the fibers that support and anchor your organs and other structures in your body. Marfan syndrome most commonly affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels and skeleton. People with Marfan syndrome are usually tall and thin with unusually long arms, legs, fingers and toes. The dam...
The signs and symptoms of Marfan syndrome can vary greatly, even among members of the same family, because the disorder can affect so many different areas of the body. Some people experience only mild effects, but others develop life-threatening complications. Marfan syndrome features may include: 1. Tall and slender build 2. Disproportionately lon...
Marfan syndrome is caused by a defect in the gene that enables your body to produce a protein that helps give connective tissue its elasticity and strength. Most people with Marfan syndrome inherit the abnormal gene from a parent who has the disorder. Each child of an affected parent has a 50-50 chance of inheriting the defective gene. In about 25%...
Marfan syndrome affects men and women equally and occurs among all races and ethnic groups. Because it's a genetic condition, the greatest risk factor for Marfan syndrome is having a parent with the disorder.
Because Marfan syndrome can affect almost any part of your body, it may cause a wide variety of complications.
Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the proteins that help make healthy connective tissue. It can cause problems with the skeleton, eyes, heart, skin, and lungs, and can be mild or severe.
Overview. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatment. Marfan syndrome can affect many parts of the body, including the skeleton, eyes, and heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular system). The severity of the symptoms can vary between individuals with Marfan syndrome. Some people experience a few mild symptoms, whereas others experience more severe symptoms.
Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a multi-systemic genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue. Those with the condition tend to be tall and thin, with long arms, legs, fingers, and toes. They also typically have exceptionally flexible joints and abnormally curved spines.
Jun 3, 2022 · Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissue that holds your body together. It can cause problems in your heart, blood vessels, eyes, bones, skin and lungs.
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Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the body’s connective tissue, which holds all the cells, organs and tissues together. It can cause problems in the heart, blood vessels, bones, joints, eyes, skin and lungs, and can be life-threatening.
