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Newsletter Marfan Syndrome
Whatcom County Child Health Notes Assessment of Tall Stature; When to Considermarfan syndrome. marfan syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/Health/programs/CHS_Home/Newsletter/marfan_syndrome.
1Up Health > Marfan Syndrome > Causes, Incidence, And Risk Factors Of Marfan Syn
Comprehesive information on marfan syndrome . 1Up Health Diseases Conditions marfan syndrome Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors.
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Extractions: 1Up Health Marfan syndrome Alternative Medicine Clinical Trials ... Health Topics A-Z Search 1Up Health Marfan syndrome Information Marfan syndrome Causes, Incidence, and Risk Factors Definition : Marfan syndrome is an inheritable disorder of connective tissue (which adds strength to the bodies structures) that affects the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin. Marfan syndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. However, up to 30% of cases have no family history and are so called 'sporadic' cases. In sporadic cases, Marfan syndrome is believed to result from a spontaneous new mutation. The incidence is approximately 2 out of 10,000 people in all ethnic groups. Marfan syndrome causes skeletal defects typically recognized in a tall, lanky person with long limbs and spider-like fingers (arachnodactyly), chest abnormalities (pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum), curvature of the spine and a particular set of facial features including a highly arched palate, and crowded teeth.
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Extractions: Web address: www.thenet.co.uk/-marfan Provides relevant information to patients, their families and the medical profession. Puts families and patients in touch with each other; holds an annual Marfan Information Day. M Marfan Syndrome Missing Persons/Runaways Marriage Counselling Mobility ... Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Around iVillage Reinvent Yourself
Marfan Syndrome
MAIN SEARCH INDEX marfan syndrome. It is estimated that one person in every 30005000has marfan syndrome, or about 50,000 people in the United States.
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Extractions: Resources Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of the connective tissue that causes abnormalities of the patient's eyes, cardiovascular system, and musculoskeletal system. It is named for the French pediatrician, Antoine Marfan (1858-1942), who first described it in 1896. Marfan syndrome is sometimes called arachnodactyly, which means "spider-like fingers" in Greek, since one of the characteristic signs of the disease is disproportionately long fingers and toes. It is estimated that one person in every 3000-5000 has Marfan syndrome, or about 50,000 people in the United States. Marfan syndrome is one of the more common inheritable disorders. Marfan syndrome affects three major organ systems of the body: the heart and circulatory system, the bones and muscles, and the eyes. The genetic mutation responsible for Marfan was discovered in 1991. It affects the body's production of fibrillin, which is a protein that is an important part of connective tissue. Fibrillin is the primary component of the microfibrils that allow tissues to stretch repeatedly without weakening. Because the patient's fibrillin is abnormal, his or her connective tissues are looser than usual, which weakens or damages the support structures of the entire body. The most common external signs associated with Marfan syndrome include excessively long arms and legs, with the patient's arm span being greater than his or her height. The fingers and toes may be long and slender, with loose joints that can be bent beyond their normal limits. This unusual flexibility is called hypermobility. The patient's face may also be long and narrow, and he or she may have a noticeable curvature of the spine. It is important to note, however, that Marfan patients vary widely in the external signs of their disorder and in their severity; even two patients from the same family may look quite different. Most of the external features of Marfan syndrome become more pronounced as the patient gets older, so that diagnosis of the disorder is often easier in adults than in children. In many cases, the patient may have few or very minor outward signs of the disorder, and the diagnosis may be missed until the patient develops vision problems or cardiac symptoms.
Short Description Of Cell Lines. Pathology Marfan Syndrome
Version 4.200205, Short description of cell lines. Pathology Marfansyndrome 154700 OMIM record. By selecting the cell line name
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Marfan Syndrome
Home Medical Reference Encyclopedia (English) Toggle English / Spanish Marfansyndrome. marfan syndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.
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Extractions: Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Marfan syndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. However, up to 30% of cases have no family history and are so called 'sporadic' cases. In sporadic cases, Marfan syndrome is believed to result from a spontaneous new mutation. The incidence is approximately 2 out of 10,000 people in all ethnic groups. Marfan syndrome causes skeletal defects typically recognized in a tall, lanky person with long limbs and spider-like fingers (arachnodactyly), chest abnormalities (pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum), curvature of the spine and a particular set of facial features including a highly arched palate, and crowded teeth.
Vani Bhatt, M.D. - Pediatric Research Projects - Marfan Syndrome
Dr. Bhatt is actively researching advanced topics in marfan syndrome (MFS), a heritabledisorder of fibrous connective tissue known to be caused by mutations
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Extractions: Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a heritable disorder of fibrous connective tissue, and is known to be caused by mutations in the fibrillin-1 gene (FBN1) located on chromosome 15. The cardinal systems that are affected in MFS are the skeletal, ocular, and cardiovascular systems. The impact on the skin, fascia, lungs, skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, and the central nervous system has been well-described in the literature. While there is no known cure for MFS, early diagnosis and clinical intervention can prevent or delay complications, improve quality of life, and extend lifespans to match those of the average person. A person with Marfan syndrome is born with the disorder, even though it may not be diagnosed until later in life. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that MFS affects men, women and children, and has been detected among people of all races and ethnic backgrounds. It estimates that at least 1 in 5,000 people in the United States suffer from the disorder. In approximately 75% of MFS cases, the defective gene is inherited from the parents. In the remaining 25% of MFS cases, the defect in the gene occurs spontaneously at the time of conception. However, there is only a 1 in 10,000 chance that two unaffected parents will have a child diagnosed with MFS.
Child Health Library - Cardiovascular Disorders - Marfan Syndrome
Information concerning marfan syndrome in children from the Child Health Libraryof Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. marfan syndrome What is marfan syndrome?
http://www.chp.edu/greystone/cardiac/marfan.php

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MARFAN SYNDROME
marfan syndrome. What is the marfan syndrome? The marfan syndrome isa connective tissue disorder. How do you treat the marfan syndrome?
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Extractions: MARFAN SYNDROME What is the Marfan syndrome? The Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder. Connective tissue provides substance and support to tendons, ligaments, blood vessel walls, cartilage, heart valves and many other structures. In the Marfan syndrome, the chemical makeup of the connective tissue isn't normal. As a result, many of these structures aren't as stiff as they should be. The Marfan syndrome is inherited and affects many parts of the body. There's no single conclusive test for diagnosing it, but people who have it often have many similar traits. Besides perhaps having heart problems, people with the Marfan syndrome are often tall and thin. They also may have slender, tapering fingers, long arms and legs, curvature of the spine and eye problems. Sometimes the Marfan syndrome is so mild that few (if any) symptoms exist. In the most severe cases, which are rare, life-threatening problems may occur at any age. What are the blood vessel problems? ln the Marfan syndrome, the walls of the major arteries
Avera Health - Marfan Syndrome
marfan syndrome. Definition Marfan Causes, incidence, and risk factorsmarfan syndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. However
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Extractions: Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Marfan syndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. However, up to 30% of cases have no family history and are so called 'sporadic' cases. In sporadic cases, Marfan syndrome is believed to result from a spontaneous new mutation. The incidence is approximately 2 out of 10,000 people in all ethnic groups. Marfan syndrome causes skeletal defects typically recognized in a tall, lanky person with long limbs and spider-like fingers (arachnodactyly), chest abnormalities (pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum), curvature of the spine and a particular set of facial features including a highly arched palate, and crowded teeth.
The DRM WebWatcher: Marfan Syndrome
A Disability Resources Monthly guide to the best online resources about Marfansyndrome. Check these sites for information about marfan syndrome.
http://www.disabilityresources.org/MARFAN.html

Extractions: Home Subjects States Librarians ... Contact Us The DRM WebWatcher Marfan Syndrome Updated 3/24/2000 A B C D ... About/Hint/Link Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder that affects the connective tissue, and can cause excessive height and problems of the the skeletal system, eyes, lungs, blood vessels and heart. Check these sites for information about Marfan syndrome. Marfan Syndrome Info Ring A network of personal web sites by and about people with Marfan syndrome. Marfan Syndrome Information Pages Brian Humble's extensive personal web site is a wonderful place to start. The information section has pages on symptoms, research news, health management, migraine, sleep apnea, similar disorders, a photo gallery, and more. A separate section lists support resources such as Marfan associations, federations, kids' sites, a forum, etc. Unfortunately, the site uses extensive "plug-ins," which may cause technical problems with your browser. The National Marfan Foundation The Foundation's web site includes informative and authoritative publications about Marfan syndrome (including the comprehensive Marfan Syndrome Resource Manual ), a quarterly newsletter, an extensive list of support groups around the world, links to related sites, and short profiles of people with Marfan syndrome to contact.
Booklets2000
Please help us by taking these surveys and explain your experiences with Connective Tissue Disorders like EhlersDanlos syndrome, marfan's syndrome, Stickler Involved syndrome, and Fibromyalgia.
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Association Française De Syndrome De Marfan
Informer, aider et soutenir les personnes atteintes du syndrome et leur famille.
http://www.geocities.com/vivremarfan/
Hypermobility Forum For People With Marfan, EDS
This is a moderated discussion board for Hypermobility syndrome, marfan, and EhlersDanlos. Includes personal experiences, traditional and alternative treatment, and pain.
http://marge.com/hypermobility/

Extractions: Your browser does not support Frames. Therefore, navigation of Hypermobility Forum for people with Marfan, EDS will not be aided by having a menu present at all times. The following is the menu made available to those with a frame-compatible browser: Top (Index) Instructions Formatting Troubleshooting ... User Profile Administration (Requires Frames) Click Here to Start
Marfan's Syndrome - General Practice Notebook
Clinicallyoriented information.
http://www.gpnotebook.co.uk/MedwebPage.cfm?ID=-1462763518
Eye Findings In Marfan's Syndrome - Artigos Originais - Medstudents
marfan's syndrome is a heritable disorder of connective tissue with characteristicskeletal, cardiovascular, and ocular manifestations.
http://www.medstudents.com.br/original/revisao/marfan/marfan.htm

Extractions: Ophthalmology Resident - The Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - Brazil Marfan's Syndrome is a heritable disorder of connective tissue with characteristic skeletal, cardiovascular, and ocular manifestations. Dislocation of the lens is a frequent finding.Since the syndrome is inherited in an autossomal dominant fashion with a high degree of penetrance, other family members are frequently found to be affected. In the classic form, Marfan's syndrome is characterized by the following: Cardiac anomalies such as aneurysms of the ascending aorta and aortic regurgitation. Skeletal anomalies in which the patient's limbs are long compared with the trunk. Arachnodactyly, pectus deformities, mild joint laxity and high arched palate are also seen.Muscular underdevelopment, leading to a high incidence of hernias. The characteristic eye findings in Marfan's syndrome include: Lens subluxation, angle anomaly, glaucoma, hypoplasia of dilator muscle, axial myopia and retinal detachment. Subluxation of the lens is the most common ocular abnormality (fig1.), wich is bilateral, symetrical, and upward is present in 80% of cases. The dislocation may be complete, with the lens floating free within the vitreous cavity.Iridodonesis(tremulousness of the iris) may occur from nonsupport of the overlying iris by the lens.
Marfan's Syndrome And Other Disorders - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
marfan's syndrome and Other Disorders. Lucile Packard Children's symptoms.Learn more about our marfan's syndrome program. Lucile Packard
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Extractions: Orthopaedic Surgeons Lucile Packard Children's Hospital offers a comprehensive center to evaluate children with Marfan's syndrome or other connective tissue disorders. A team of geneticists, ophthalmologists, orthopaedic specialists and cardiologists evaluate children. The team then works with the family to develop a plan for the best treatment and management of the disease and its symptoms. Learn more about our Marfan's Syndrome program.
Cystic Fibrosis And Marfan's Syndrome
Cystic Fibrosis and marfan's syndrome. Gday, My name is Kathryn,an aussie, Iam a single parent with 2 children, Tristan aged 12 and jasmine aged 3 years.
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Extractions: Cystic Fibrosis and Marfan's Syndrome Gday, My name is Kathryn,an aussie, I am a single parent with 2 children, Tristan aged 12 and jasmine aged 3 years. Three years ago I was first diagnosed virtually straight after jasmines birth, with Osteopenia 85% density in my bones, then came Marfans syndrome, Bronchiectasis, Emphysema, Cystic Fibrosis and now an Ulcer is the lower throat. The Rose was chosen by Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Victoria as the Australian symbol for CF. The rose has endured throughout history as the symbol of abiding love. It is also linked to CF because of the story of a young boy who, in an effort to describe his sister's Cystic Fibrosis, mis-pronounced it as 65 Roses. On my support page, I am hoping to collect 65 roses (animated)** The roses have been broken up and put on different pages to download quicker**. If you have any or know some websites that have some please email me. Unfortunatly you can only access the "roses" via the support and guestbook page only.
Medic-Planet Marfan's Syndrome
marfan's syndrome See also Aneurysm, Arteries, Circulatory system, Eyes and vision,Genetic diseases, Heart, Hypertension, Scoliosis, Back to the Index page
http://www.medic-planet.com/MP_article/internal_reference/Marfan's_syndrome
Marfan, Syndrome : Arborescences MeSH
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