| Marfan Syndrome |
| Anyone know someone with Marfan syndrome? |
Yes, I worked with someone who had it. Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues of the body. For some reason it has a predilection to affect the eyes, the joints, a... |
| How many people does Marfan Syndrome effect each year? |
1 in 5,000 people in the USA
More than 200,000 people are affected by Marfan syndrome.
It also affects the cardio vascular system.
DNA is a direct expression of what we put into the bod... |
| Has anyone heard of marfan syndrome and know what it is? |
Our son's been tested for Marfan's many times, since he has many of the physical indicators. For some time, various specialists were kind of on the fence over whether he might have it, so... |
| On which chromosome does Marfan syndrome take place? |
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| How many cases of marfan syndrome are known? |
Me again.
Can't give you exact numbers, but Ii can tell you that there are around 350 people registered for the Houston Texas areas mailing list. And I would venture to say that for every ... |
| Do I have Marfan Syndrome ? |
I am in agreement with the second person who answered. But I need to really stress that it DOES NOT have anything to do with the pituitary gland. It is a genetic disorder that is usually passed o... |
| Any reaction about marfan syndrome? |
I think it's hot. ... |
| More info on Marfan syndrome? |
Definition Return to top
Marfan syndrome is an inheritable disorder of connective tissue, the tissue that strengthens the body's structures. Disorders of connective tissue affect the sk... |
| How do you tell if you have marfan syndrome? |
Try this website:
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| Does anyone know how you inherit marfan syndrome? |
You can get it from one or both of your parents. The degree of severity may differ, When a person with Marfan has a child that child has a 50% chance of having Marfans. It does not mean that hal... |
| Does anyone have a child with marfan syndrome? |
I decided not to have children, (I have Marfans Syndrome) but I do have a number of friends who have children with the disorder. If I can answer any questions for you, or get you in touch with tho... |
| HOw many cases are there of Marfan syndrome? |
Conservative estimate is 60,000 people in the US have Marfans Syndrome. They are telling us that apx 1 in 10,000 have it. But I think that is based on KNOWN cases and many more go undiagnosed un... |
| What are othe names for MaRfAn SyNdRoMe? |
Those of us that have it often refer to it as Marfs or MFS. Don't know of any other names tho some have called it Lincoln's disease. ... |
| I need some pictures of marfan syndrome any suggestions where to go? |
Here are a series of pictures of persons with marfan syndrome:
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| What are the symptoms of Marfan Syndrome? |
Two of my Grandsons have Marfan. I first went to ask their doctor about the fact that they were tall, and had bad posture. He discovered they have a twisted spine that causes the stoop, and they ... |
| Does anyone know anything about Marfan Syndrome? |
The Marfan syndrome is a heritable condition that affects the connective tissue. The primary purpose of connective tissue is to hold the body together and provide a framework for growth and develop... |
| Recommendation for those who have marfan syndrome? |
Try to find a marfan clinic if one is close to you. NMF has a list they will email you. You can request it on their website marfan.org or by calling them at 800-8Marfan. There is a lot of inform... |
| Besides Marfan's syndrome, what else could a high arch pallet be a sign of? |
Have you considered Ehler-Danlos or Lowes-Dietz? Or it could simply be a genetic anomaly. Have you ruled out Marfan's Syndrome? ... |
| Is marfan's syndrome dominant or recessive? |
its autosomal dominant ... |
| Marfan's syndrome? |
Children with Marfan Syndrome can exhibit and/or have adhd. Work with your aea to be sure your child is getting adjustments needed based on their symptoms. For instance, if has eye problems make ... |
| Where (what choromosome) is the defective gene located if u have marfan syndrome??? :~D? |
Marfan syndrome is caused by mutations in one member of a pair of genes called the fibrillin genes. These genes are located on chromosome 15, one of the 23 pairs of human chromosomes. combination w... |
| What chromosome has been determined to carry the gene for Marfan syndrome? |
"Marfan syndrome has been linked to a defect in the FBN1 gene on chromosome 15,[6] which encodes a glycoprotein called fibrillin-1. Fibrillin is essential for the formation of the elastic fibe... |
| Has anyone has a collasped lung due to marfan syndrome? |
Marfan syndrome is a genetic connective tissue disorder often characterized by unusually long limbs, great stature or long toes or fingers in proportion to height. The disease may also affect numer... |
| What exercise is good for people with marfan syndrome? |
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| Does anyone know if Abraham Lincoln had Marfan syndrome or not? |
It is fairly certain that he did--by the looks of him at least--and that is some of the interested medical communities opinion. A good way to tell, without digging up and disturbing his humble rema... |
| People with marfan's skinny limbs, more likely to get carpal tunnel syndrome/ulnar nerve syndrome? |
I'm not sure that this is all that common in Marfan's sufferers.Nicolo Paganini was one of the greatist violinists that ever lived and he never suffered from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.He als... |
| Is hearing loss/ringing in the ears associated with marfan's syndrome? |
Hi Loving Life (great name)
Here are some action ideas to get healed.
Causes of Hearing Disorders
Among the most common causes of hearing disorders are allergies, antibiotic and other drug u... |
| Plz provide me with short case studies on marfan's syndrome,sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia.very urgent |
try www.emedicine.com its more informative ... |
| Could my 15 year old daughter have Marfan's syndrome? |
It is a good thing that you are concerned, but how did you come upon Marfans?
One thing I have to mention is that it is NOT always inherited, about 25% of people with Marfans are spontaneous mut... |
| I'm scared. do i have marfan's syndrome? how do i find out for sure? |
Sure doesn't sound like it. Get busy doing things with your friends. Join some activity at school; a club or do a sport. Keep your mind active so you don't have so much time to worry.<... |
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