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- The primary NIH organization for research on Marfan Syndrome is the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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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
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Marfan Syndrome(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
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What Is Marfan Syndrome?
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Marfan Syndrome
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Overviews
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Learning about Marfan Syndrome(National Human Genome Research Institute)
- Marfan Syndrome(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Marfan Syndrome(National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases)
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Learning about Marfan Syndrome
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Diagnosis/Symptoms
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How Is Marfan Syndrome Diagnosed?(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
- Marfan Syndrome: Diagnosis(National Marfan Foundation)
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What Are the Signs and Symptoms of Marfan Syndrome?(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
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Treatment
- Aortic Surgery(National Marfan Foundation)
- How Is Marfan Syndrome Treated?(National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute)
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Specific Conditions
- Dental Issues(National Marfan Foundation)
- Dural Ectasia(National Marfan Foundation)
- Eyes(National Marfan Foundation)
- Heart and Blood Vessels(National Marfan Foundation)
- Lungs(National Marfan Foundation)
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Skeleton and Joints(National Marfan Foundation)
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Related Issues
- Beals Syndrome / CCA(National Marfan Foundation)
- Cardiac Emergencies(National Marfan Foundation)
- Eye Emergencies(National Marfan Foundation)
- Loeys-Dietz Syndrome(National Marfan Foundation)
- Lung Emergencies(National Marfan Foundation)
- Patient Toolkit(National Marfan Foundation)
- Physical Education and Activity Guidelines(National Marfan Foundation)
- Related Disorders(National Marfan Foundation)
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Tutorials
- What Is Marfan Syndrome?(Dolan DNA Learning Center)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Marfan Syndrome(National Institutes of Health)
- Participate in a Study(National Marfan Foundation)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Marfan Syndrome
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Genetics
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Genetics Home Reference: Marfan syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
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Genetics Home Reference: Marfan syndrome
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Hybrid repair of subclavian-axillary artery aneurysms and aortic arch aneurysm...
- Article: Circulating transforming growth factor β-1 level in Japanese patients with...
- Article: Aortic valve-sparing reimplantation and mitral repair in a pregnant, second...
- Marfan Syndrome -- see more articles
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Directories
- Find Local Support(National Marfan Foundation)
- Genetic Testing Laboratory Directory(University of Washington)
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Organizations
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Children
- Marfan Syndrome(Nemours Foundation)
- Marfan Syndrome: Children and Teens(National Marfan Foundation)
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Teenagers
- Marfan Syndrome(Nemours Foundation)
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Women
- Pregnancy and Reproduction(National Marfan Foundation)
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Patient Handouts
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