41. Www.geocities.com/ocular_times/marfan.html Pediatric Cardiologymarfan syndrome. It is estimated theat 40,000 people in the Unicted stateshave the marfan syndrome. What causes the marfan syndrome? http://www.geocities.com/ocular_times/marfan.html

42. Marfan_Syndrome - HeartCenterOnline For Patients: Heart Health Encyclopedia American Heart Association member edited encyclopedia article on MarfanSyndrome. marfan syndrome. (Marfanoid Hypermobility Syndrome). http://www.heartcenteronline.com/Marfan_Syndrome.html

Professionals Enter Here Home Register Member Log In ... Increase Type Size Featured Centers Blood Pressure Bypass Surgery Cholesterol Defibrillator (ICD) Heart Failure Stent Free Newsletter! News Quizzes Community ... Physician Finder siteURL = "/myheartdr/animations/flash_content/"; //modify for clients basefolder = "HCO"; BASEurl = siteURL + "BMCfile/" + basefolder + "/atlasvar.js"; popupURL = siteURL + "BMCfile/popupNF.js"; Marfan Syndrome (Marfanoid Hypermobility Syndrome) Summary About Marfan syndrome Signs and symptoms Diagnosis methods ... Prevention methods Edited By: Stephen D. Shappell M.D., FACC, FCCP, FACP Next Page Visit Heart Threatening Illnesses Visit The Aneurysm Center Visit The Heart Valve Center Summary Marfan syndrome is a rare genetic disorder of the connective tissue (the material that holds together the various structures of the body), which affects the formation and functioning of the heart valves blood vessels lungs kidneys , eyes and skeleton. Signs of the condition may include abnormally tall height or an off-center lens of the eye. Internally, Marfan syndrome patients have a larger and more fragile

43. MARFAN SYNDROME : Contact A Family - For Families With Disabled Children: Inform printer friendly, marfan syndrome, A person with marfan syndrome willusually be characteristically tall and slim, with lax joints. http://www.cafamily.org.uk/Direct/m15.html

printer friendly MARFAN SYNDROME home more about us in your area conditions information ... how you can help search this site Did you find this page helpful? yes no A person with Marfan syndrome will usually be characteristically tall and slim, with lax joints. This heritable disorder of connective tissue is due to a mutation in the gene for fibrillin, located on chromosome 15. Fibrillin is an important protein component of blood vessel walls, eyes, tendons and ligaments, and lung. Marfan syndrome is therefore diagnosed when classical signs of weakness in at least two systems (heart, eyes, skeleton) are found. Diagnosis is made on the basis of family history, physical examination including slit lamp examination for possible dislocated lens, and echocardiogram. Linkage to the gene on chromosome 15 may be studied if affected family members in two generations are available. Complications may arise, but it is important to note that the range of complications caused by Marfan syndrome, and their severity, varies considerably between individuals. These complications may include: Cardiovascular Aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection (tears in the wall of the aorta), and mitral valve prolapse sometimes requiring surgical repair. For this reason, each person suspected of this diagnosis should have an echocardiogram (a harmless ultrasound picture of the heart and big blood vessels)

44. The Marfan Syndrome The marfan syndrome. The marfan syndrome to be recognized. More than50,000 people in the United States have the marfan syndrome. http://www.hughston.com/hha/a_12_2_4.htm

The Marfan Syndrome The Marfan syndrome has been publicized in sport magazines because of the sudden, untimely deaths of Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman and collegiate basketball player Chris Patton who had this condition. The Marfan syndrome is an inherited, degenerative disorder of the connective tissue, which gives shape and structure to tissues in the body and holds them in place. It affects several organ systems including the ocular system (eyes), the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels), and the skeletal system (bones and joints). The condition is considered a syndrome because the physical symptoms occur together frequently enough for a pattern to be recognized. More than 50,000 people in the United States have the Marfan syndrome. Signs and symptoms Because of the physical characteristics that can accompany the Marfan syndrome, the term has been used loosely - and sometimes incorrectly or without evidence - to describe any person who is tall and thin and has long arms and legs. An unsuccessful proposal was made in the 1980s for athletes in the National Basketball Association to undergo testing for the Marfan syndrome. Without conclusive evidence, historians and medical professionals have debated whether Abraham Lincoln had the Marfan syndrome. Diagnosis Diagnosing the Marfan syndrome is difficult because the number and severity of symptoms affecting each person varies. The doctor may first recognize that you demonstrate some symptoms of the disorder when treating you for a dislocated hip, kneecap, or jaw; groin pain due to a hernia; or spontaneous leakage of air from the lungs into the chest cavity.

45. Tokyo Medical University Genetics Marfan Syndrome Japanese Page is Here. marfan syndrome Images (20K) Autosomal dominantfibrillin1(FBN1) gene mutation. normal(23K). marfan syndrome(22K). http://www.tokyo-med.ac.jp/genet/ms/mrf-e.htm

Tokyo Medical University Department of Paediatircs Genetics Study Group Hironao NUMABE, M.D. E-mail: hnumabe@tokyo-med.ac.jp Japanese Page is Here. Marfan Syndrome Images: Autosomal dominant fibrillin-1(FBN1) gene mutation normal(23K) : Tricuspid valve : Pulmonary valve : Aortic valve : Mitral valve Marfan syndrome(22K) Aortic root dilatationC Aortic regurgitation ( Mitral regurgitation and Mitral valve prolapse ( aneurysms(7K) Aortic aneurysm and Aortic dissection Tokyo Medical University Home Pediatrics Home Genetics Home

46. Marfan Syndrome. marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue. It canaffect the skeletal marfan syndrome. marfan syndrome is a dominant http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Marfan_syndrome?O

47. Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome. What is marfan syndrome? marfan syndrome is a conditionthat affects the connective tissue. What causes marfan syndrome? http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/aorta_marfan/marfan

Heart Guide Vascular Guide History of Innovations About Us ... Dictionary Treating the Heart, Blood Vessels and Circulation Marfan Syndrome What is Marfan Syndrome? What causes Marfan syndrome? What are the signs of Marfan syndrome? How is Marfan syndrome diagnosed? ... How is Marfan syndrome treated? What is Marfan Syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a condition that affects the connective tissue. Connective tissue holds the body together and provides support to many structures throughout the body. In Marfan syndrome, the connective tissue isn't normal. As a result, many body systems are affected, including the heart,blood vessels, bones, tendons, cartilage, eyes, nervous system, skin and lungs. What causes Marfan syndrome? Marfan syndrome is caused by a defect in the gene that encodes the structure of fibrillin and the elastic fibers, major components of connective tissue. In most cases, Marfan syndrome is inherited. The pattern is called "autosomal dominant," meaning it occurs equally in men and women and can be inherited from just one parent with the disorder. Those that have Marfan syndrome, have a 50 % chance of passing along the disorder to their children. In rare, cases, a new gene defect occurs due to an unknown cause. Marfan syndrome is also referred to as a "variable expression" genetic disorder, in that everyone with Marfan syndrome has the same defective gene, but not everyone experiences the same symptoms to the same degree. Marfan syndrome is present at birth. However, it may not be diagnosed until adolescence or young adulthood. It is fairly common, affecting 1 in 20,000 people. It has been found in people of all races and ethnic backgrounds, but is more common in China.

48. Marfan Syndrome: Surgeries To Treat Heart surgery for marfan syndrome. marfan syndrome is a condition that affectsthe connective tissue. Click here for more information about marfan syndrome. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/heartcenter/pub/guide/disease/aorta_marfan/marfan

Heart Guide Vascular Guide History of Innovations About Us ... Dictionary Treating the Heart, Blood Vessels and Circulation Heart surgery for Marfan Syndrome Marfan syndrome is a condition that affects the connective tissue. Connective tissue holds the body together and provides support to many structures throughout the body. Click here for more information about Marfan syndrome Changes to the heart and blood vessels About 90 % of people with Marfan syndrome develop changes in their heart and blood vessels: Blood vessels: The walls of the blood vessels, especially the aorta, the major artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body, becomes weak and dilates (stretches). This increases the risk of aortic aneurysm (a bulging out, similar to a balloon), aortic dissection (a tearing or separating of the layers of the aorta) or rupture (bursting), This can result in medical emergency or even death. Heart: The heart's valves, especially the mitral valve, can be affected by Marfan syndrome. The valve leaflets become floppy and do not close tightly, allowing blood to leak backwards across the valve ( mitral valve prolapse , also called MVP).

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50. MoSt GeNe/Genetic Drift/Management Of Common Genetic Disorders marfan syndrome. marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant, highly penetrant, disorderof connective tissue with extremely variable clinical expression. http://www.mostgene.org/gd/gdvol16e.htm

Previous Section This Issue- Table of Contents Next Section Management of Common Genetic Disorders Vol. 16: Summer, 1998 Marfan Syndrome Introduction Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant, highly penetrant, disorder of connective tissue with extremely variable clinical expression. The frequency is 1 to 10 per 100,000 live births. About 15% of individuals with Marfan syndrome have new mutations; the rest are familial. It is caused by a defect in the fibrillin-1 gene (FBN1) on chromosome 15. Many different mutations of FBN1 have been identified, which may contribute to the variability seen in the disorder. Currently, no single gene probe or group of probes can detect most FBN1 mutations. Sequencing the entire gene for mutations is tedious, and often detects mutations that may represent normal variation, resulting in both false positives and false negatives. Immunohistological evaluation of skin for abnormal fibrillin has been reported but is not widely available. For now, diagnosis of Marfan syndrome remains a clinical one. Clinical Features Marfan syndrome typically affects three major body systems: cardiovascular, skeletal, and ocular. Lungs and/or skin may also be involved.

51. HealthlinkUSA Marfan Syndrome Links FindWhat. Try searching for marfan syndrome at ExactSeek.com. Click here forpage 1 of marfan syndrome information from the HealthlinkUSA directory. http://www.healthlinkusa.com/199ent.htm

52. AllRefer Health - Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis,treatment, incidence, risk factors, signs, tests, support groups http://health.allrefer.com/health/marfan-syndrome-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Marfan Syndrome Marfan Syndrome Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Definition Marfan syndrome is an inheritable disorder of connective tissue (which adds strength to the body's structures) that affects the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin. Pectus Excavatum Marfan's Syndrome 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. Marfan syndrome is caused by mutations in the gene fibrillin-1. Fibrillin-1 plays an important role as the scaffolding for elastic tissue in the body. Disruption of such scaffolding (by mutations in fibrillin-1) thus results in changes in elastic tissues, particularly in the aorta, eye, and skin. Mutations in fibrillin-1 also cause overgrowth of the long bones of the body, resulting in the tall stature and long limbs seen in Marfan patients.

53. Marfan Syndrome Questionnaire For Individual marfan syndrome questionnaire for individual. Questionnaire for family. Have youbeen medically diagnosed by a doctor as having marfan syndrome? Yes. http://www.ucl.ac.uk/~ucahywc/quest1.htm

Marfan Syndrome questionnaire for individual Questionnaire for family Detail of the Marfan research Back to the home page Surname First Name Address Country Telephone E-mail Address Date of Birth (day/month/year) Sex male female Height (cm) Weight (kg) Which ethnic group do you regard yourself as Caucasian (i.e. white) Asian Afro-Caribbean Indian Sub-continent Latin-American Other If "Other", please specify Have you been medically diagnosed by a doctor as having Marfan Syndrome? Yes No Maybe Are you a member of a Marfan Syndrome support group or other relevant organisations? Yes No If you are a member of a Marfan Syndrome support group or other relevant organisation, please put down the name and address of the organisation Do you smoke? No Yes Have you had a surgery on your heart and/or blood vessels? Yes No When was the surgery underwent if you had the surgery on your heart/blood vessels? (day/month/year) What was your aortic root diameter (cm) at the time when you had the surgery if you had the surgery on heart/blood vessels? What was your height (cm) at the time when you had the surgery if you had the surgery on heart/blood vessels?

54. Marfan Syndrome - Causes, Symptoms & Treatment marfan syndrome Facts plus the Latest News on marfan syndrome Treatments HealthNewsflash. HealthNewsflash. marfan syndrome Fact Book. http://www.healthnewsflash.com/conditions/marfan_syndrome.php

Search our Archive for the Latest News on Marfan Syndrome Search our Archive for the Latest News on Marfan Syndrome Browse By Category Browse Alphabetically Search Health Conditions Marfan Syndrome Fact Book Table of Contents What Is Marfan Syndrome? What Are the Characteristics of Marfan Syndrome? What Causes Marfan Syndrome? How Is Marfan Syndrome Diagnosed? ... Keeping on Top of Your Condition Common Misspellings: Marfans Syndrome, Marfan's, Marfan Syndrom, Marfin What Is Marfan Syndrome? 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 development. In Marfan syndrome, the connective tissue is defective and does not act as it should. Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, Marfan syndrome can affect many body systems, including the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels, nervous system, skin, and lungs. Marfan syndrome affects men, women, and children, and has been found among people of all races and ethnic backgrounds. It is estimated that at least 1 in 5,000 people in the United States have the disorder.

55. UAB Health System | Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome. What is marfan syndrome? marfan syndrome is a disorderinvolving the body s connective tissue. Connective tissue http://www.health.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=64304

56. Treatment Of Marfan Syndrome, Mayo Clinic In Rochester, Minn. Treatment of marfan syndrome at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Heather Hinton.Successful heart surgery children. marfan syndrome Clinic. Mayo Clinic http://www.mayoclinic.org/marfan-rst/

Home About Mayo Clinic Contact Us Mayo Clinic Locations: Arizona Florida Minnesota Mayo Clinic ... Medical Services Marfan Syndrome Marfan Syndrome Treatment Features and Diagnosis Heart Surgery Frequent Questions ... Medical Services Treatment of Marfan Syndrome at Mayo Clinic in Rochester Successful heart surgery at Mayo Clinic allows Heather Hinton to live a normal life despite rare genetic disorder. Read Heather's story. Marfan syndrome is a disorder of the connective tissue in the body. It can affect the skeletal system, blood vessels, heart, lungs, eyes and other organ systems. Marfan syndrome can be inherited from either parent, or it can result from a new change in genetic material. There is a 50-50 chance that children will inherit the disorder from their parent. Approximately 200,000 people in the United States have Marfan syndrome, and it can occur in men or women of any race or ethnic group. Many affected individuals are young adults, adolescents or children. Marfan Syndrome Clinic Mayo Clinic offers an integrated genetic, medical and surgical team of Mayo physicians in the Marfan Clinic to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients with Marfan syndrome. The Marfan Clinic allows patients to access a variety of specialty physicians cardiologists (heart)

57. Treatment Of Marfan Syndrome, Mayo Clinic In Jacksonville, Fla. Treatment of marfan syndrome at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. Marfansyndrome is a disorder of the connective tissue in the body. http://www.mayoclinic.org/marfan-jax/

Home About Mayo Clinic Contact Us Mayo Clinic Locations: Arizona Florida Minnesota Mayo Clinic ... Medical Services Marfan Syndrome Marfan Syndrome Treatment Features and Diagnosis Heart Surgery Appointments ... Medical Services Treatment of Marfan Syndrome at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville Marfan syndrome is a disorder of the connective tissue in the body. It can affect the skeletal system, blood vessels, heart, lungs, eyes and other organ systems. Marfan syndrome can be inherited from either parent, or it can result from a new change in genetic material. There is a 50-50 chance that children will inherit the disorder from their parent. About 200,000 people in the United States have Marfan syndrome. It can occur in men or women of any race or ethnic group. Many affected individuals are young adults, adolescents or children. Treatment of Marfan syndrome depends on the patient's affected organ systems. Currently, a cure does not exist, but medical care can improve prognosis and life span. Patients at Mayo Clinic work closely with their team of specialists to create a treatment plan. Genetic and reproductive counseling is an important part of caring for patients and families with Marfan syndrome.

58. How Do We Inherit Marfan Syndrome? How Do We Inherit marfan syndrome? Shelly Peretz Science Department ChairpersonThornridge High School. Office Phone 708225-4585 speretz@interaccess.com. http://www-ed.fnal.gov/help/97/peretz/inherit/inherit2.html

How Do We Inherit Marfan Syndrome? Shelly Peretz Science Department Chairperson Thornridge High School Office Phone: 708-225-4585 speretz@interaccess.com Photograph taken from the home page of Jeanette Navia Introduction Anne, a case study in Genetic Counseling: Anne: Anne is 16 years old and is a junior in high school. She has read some information in the popular press on Marfan Syndrome and she and her parents are concerned that Anne might have this syndrome. Her general physician has referred her to the Genetics Counseling Clinic. Anne is 5' 11", and wears contact lenses to correct for myopia (nearsightedness). She plays on her school's varsity volleyball and basketball teams. NCAA scouts are already interested in her playing ability and there is a chance she will be offered college scholarships in both sports. Her armspan:height ratio is 1.08:1. (In one group of 27 adults, this ratio was 1.006 with standard deviation = 0.03.) Siblings: David: Age 25, married to Jessica, age 25, one daughter named Kristi, age 3 months. David wears glasses, is 6' 3", has long fingers and toes, played basketball and ran track in high school, had some knee problems that developed during his high school athletic career. Jessica is 5' 8", no glasses, no health complaints other than occasional migraine headaches. She and David had one miscarried pregnancy in the first trimester before the birth of Kristi.

59. Biblioteca De Salud: Síndrome De Marfan Translate this page Health supervision for children with marfan syndrome. De Paepe, A.,et al. Revised diagnostic criteria for the marfan syndrome. http://www.nacersano.org/centro/9388_9978.asp

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60. Questions And Answers About Marfan Syndrome Questions and Answers about marfan syndrome. This booklet answers generalquestions about marfan syndrome. What Is marfan syndrome? http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/marfan/marfan.htm

En español Health Information Health Topics Order Publications Studies with Patients Patient Research Registries ... NIAMS Coalition Members Health Topics Publication Date October 2001 Questions and Answers about Marfan Syndrome This booklet answers general questions about Marfan syndrome. It describes the characteristics of the disorder, the diagnostic process, and ways to manage symptoms. If you have additional questions after reading this booklet, you may wish to discuss them with your doctor. What Is Marfan Syndrome? What Are the Characteristics of Marfan Syndrome? What Causes Marfan Syndrome? How Is Marfan Syndrome Diagnosed? ... Where Can People Find Additional Information About Marfan Syndrome? What Is Marfan Syndrome? 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 development. In Marfan syndrome, the connective tissue is defective and does not act as it should. Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, Marfan syndrome can affect many body systems, including the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels, nervous system, skin, and lungs. Marfan syndrome affects men, women, and children, and has been found among people of all races and ethnic backgrounds. It is estimated that at least 1 in 5,000 people in the United States have the disorder.

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