81. THE MERCK MANUALSECOND HOME EDITION, Marfan Syndrome In Ch. 279 marfan syndrome. marfan syndrome is a rare disorder of connective tissue,resulting in abnormalities of the eyes, bones, heart, and blood vessels. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec23/ch279/ch279c.jsp

82. Cardiovascular Disorders - Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome What is marfan syndrome? marfan syndrome is a disorderinvolving the body s connective tissue. Connective tissue http://www.chkd.org/Cardiology/marfan.asp

More Health Information Adolescent Medicine Allergy/Immunology Anesthesiology Arthritis Burns Cardiology Craniofacial Dental Medicine Dermatology Developmental Peds Diabetes Digestive Ear, Nose, Throat Genetics Gastroenterology Growth Hematology High Risk Newborn High Risk Pregnancy Infectious Disease Mental Health Neonatology Nephrology Neurology Normal Newborn Normal Pregnancy Oncology Ophthalmology Orthopedics Otolaryngology Pediatric Intensive Care Pediatric Surgery Pediatrics Physical Medicine Plastic Surgery Respiratory/Pulmonology Rheumatology Safety Surgery Terminal Transplant Urology Site Search For a doctor who specializes in this topic, click here. Marfan Syndrome What is Marfan syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a disorder involving the body's connective tissue. Connective tissue has many important functions, including the following: assisting with growth and development of the body's cells, both before and after birth supporting tissues in the body acting as an adhesive to hold certain tissues together protecting joints facilitating the passage of light through the eye A defective (FBN1) gene associated with Marfan syndrome affects the formation of a protein in connective tissue called fibrillin, which impacts the integrity of many organs and structures in the body. Organs and body systems that can be impacted include, but are not limited to, the following:

83. Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome and Aortic Disease. Introduction to the marfan syndrome.The marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder affecting http://www.csmc.edu/5230.html

Home Medical Dictionary Contact Us About Us ... Women and Heart Disease Marfan Syndrome and Aortic Disease Introduction to the Marfan Syndrome The Marfan Syndrome and Aortic Disease Variations in Disease Expression Diagnosis, Monitoring and Medical Treatment ... For More Information and Appointments Additional Aorta-Related Resources from Cedars-Sinai Aortic Disease Bicuspid Aortic Disease Frequently Asked Questions Thoracic Aortic Surgery Program Introduction to the Marfan Syndrome The Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder affecting multiple areas of the human body to varying degrees. Connective tissue is prevalent throughout the body, and consequently areas such as the skeleton, skin, lungs, eyes, blood vessels and heart may all be impacted. Greater understanding of the underlying cause of this syndrome continues to emerge through genetic research currently in progress at various centers. While there is no cure for this condition at this time, continuous advancement in medical and surgical treatment options has increased both the length and quality of life of those affected by it. Back to Top The Marfan Syndrome and Aortic Disease The abnormal aortic tissue associated with Marfan syndrome is prone to aortic dissection or aneurysmal rupture, which are life threatening. Therefore, the single most important factor in the survival of Marfan syndrome patients is the safe and elective resection of the most vulnerable portion of the aorta, most commonly the aortic root.

84. 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

Home Subjects States Librarians ... Contact Us The DRM WebWatcher Marfan Syndrome Updated 1/2004 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. 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. Related Subjects Arthritis Growth Disorders Resources in your state (c) 1997-2000 Disability Resources, inc.

85. A To Z Encyclopedia Topic: Marfan Syndrome Clinical Services. marfan syndrome. What is marfan syndrome? marfan syndrome isa disorder involving the body s connective tissue. What causes marfan syndrome? http://web1.tch.harvard.edu/cfapps/A2ZtopicDisplay.cfm?Topic=Marfan syndrome

86. Marfan Syndrome What Is marfan syndrome? The Marfan group. It is estimated that over5,000 people in the United Kingdom have marfan syndrome. A http://www.c-r-y.org.uk/marfan_syndrome.htm

CRY Cardiac Risk in the Young home about cry contacts medical info ... news Medical Information Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy ARVC) Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Myocarditis ... ndocardial Fibroelastosis (EFE), Tachycardia Marfan Syndrome What causes Marfan Syndrome? How can you recognise Marfan Features Salient Features What Treatment Is Available? ... Further Information What Is Marfan Syndrome? The Marfan Syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue which affects many organ systems, including the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart and blood vessels. This condition, first described by Dr Marfan in 1896, can affect both boys and girls of any race or ethnic group. It is estimated that over 5,000 people in the United Kingdom have Marfan Syndrome. A syndrome is a collection of physical features which, when they occur together, enable a physician to recognise a certain condition. Most affected people will not show all the signs and complications of Marfan Syndrome. Top of the page What Causes Marfan Syndrome?

87. BHF Heart Health - Heart Terms: Marfan Syndrome Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Myocardium. Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Marfansyndrome. Mechanical valve. Mitral stenosis. Mitral valve prolapse. Mitral valve. http://www.bhf.org.uk/hearthealth/index.asp?secID=1&secondlevel=74&thirdlevel=26

88. Marfan, Syndrome : Sites Et Documents Francophones Translate this page Arborescence(s) du thesaurus MeSH contenant le mot-clé Marfan, syndromemarfan syndrome Marfan, syndrome de Par Pr Parc (Le) JM. http://www.chu-rouen.fr/ssf/pathol/marfansyndrome.html

Marfan, syndrome Menu général CISMeF Synonyme(s) MeSH Arachnodactylie ; Dolichosténomélie ; Syndrome Marfan Arborescence(s) Marfan, syndrome Marfan syndrome appareil cardiovasculaire, maladies appareil locomoteur, maladies maladies et malformations congénitales, héréditaires et néonatales maladies peau et tissu conjonctif Position du mot-clé dans l' (les) arborescence(s) : Vous pouvez consulter toutes les ressources ou seulement les principales ou utiliser l' outil de recherche les recommandations les documents concernant l' enseignement les documents destinés aux patients Ou consulter ci-dessous une sélection des principales ressources : Qualificatifs : diagnostic illustration médicale Syndrome de Marfan [Par Pr Jondeau G, Dr Beauchet A. Site éditeur Université Paris 5 - René Descartes, Faculté de médecine Paris-Ouest ; pays : France ; langue : français ; format : html ; accès : gratuit ; non parrainé ; daté de : 2001 ; visité le : 04/04/2001]. mots clés : * Marfan, syndrome type(s) : * information patient et grand public illustration médicale portrait patient ABSM - Association Belge du Syndrome de Marfan mots clés : Belgique Marfan, syndrome

89. SupportPath.com: Marfan Syndrome SupportPath.com, marfan syndrome. Also called Marfan s Syndrome. Other Interest None Listed. Clinical Trials Research on marfan syndrome http://www.supportpath.com/sl_m/marfan_syndrome.htm

Marfan Syndrome Also called: Marfan's Syndrome Other topics of interest on SupportPath.com: Mitral Valve Prolapse Syndrome Scoliosis Visual Impairment About Us ... here Online Communities / Message Boards... Marfan Association UK Forum Website: http://www.marfan.org.uk/forum/default.asp Description: Part of the Marfan Association UK website. Registration is required to post. Date Added: 07/13/2002 marfan - MARFAN SYNDROME Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/marfan/ Description: Describes itself as "an open forum for persons affected by Marfan Syndrome, family and medical professionals seeking to share information and/or support for affected individuals". This Yahoo Group requires that you register to post. Date Added: 07/13/2002 Online Chats... Note: Regularly scheduled chats are listed on our NEW Online Events Calendar Links in this section are primarily to chat rooms open 24/7 which may or may not be moderated. None Listed Usenet Groups... Note: Your browser must be properly configured to access Usenet groups from this site. alt.support.marfan

90. DIRC Fact Sheet - Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome. Fact Sheet. Marfan Support and Information (NSW). Email mailtomail@marfan.net.auWeb http//www.marfan.net.au/. What is marfan syndrome? http://www.dircsa.org.au/pub/docs/marfan.htm

MARFAN SYNDROME Fact Sheet Marfan Support and Information (NSW) Email: mailto:mail@marfan.net.au Web: http://www.marfan.net.au/ What is Marfan Syndrome? Marfan Syndrome is an inheritable disorder of the connective tissue that affects many organ systems, including the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart and blood vessels. The condition affects both men and women of any race or ethnic group. What medical problems are associated with Marfan Syndrome? The Cardiovascular System The most serious problems associated with Marfan Syndrome involve the cardiovascular system. The two leaflets of the mitral valve may billow backwards when the heart contracts (mitral valve prolapse). This can lead to leakage of the mitral valve or irregular heart rhythm. In addition, the aorta, the main artery carrying blood away from the heart, is generally wider and more fragile in patients with Marfan Syndrome. This widening is progressive and can cause leakage of the aortic valve or tears (dissection) in the aorta wall. When the aorta becomes greatly widened, or tears, surgical repair is necessary. The Skeleton Skeletal manifestations common in people with Marfan Syndrome include curvature of the spine (scoliosis), loose jointedness and disproportionate growth usually, but not always, resulting in tall stature.

91. Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome. Pectus involved. How Is marfan syndrome Diagnosed?There is as yet no single test for identifying marfan syndrome. http://www.users.bigpond.com/conover/PE/marfan.htm

Marfan Syndrome Pectus excavatum and carinatum are just two of a huge collection of conditions resulting from disordered connective tissue formation. Connective tissue includes bone, cartilage, tendons, ligaments and elastic tissues, among others. When something goes wrong during formation, the resulting tissue lacks the qualities of either strength or elasticity it should have, and its growth may be quite abnormal. Although medical science has located genes where errors can occur resulting in connective tissue disorder no underlying circumstance that causes it to happen in the first place has been identified. Such disorders may affect just a few or many areas of the body at once. pectus as a symptom is Marfan Syndrome . It's suggested that Marfan may be present in one of every 5000 to 10,000 births. And if a parent has the condition, chances are 50/50 of a child having the same tendency. Certainly, while "isolated" PE or PC do indeed reflect a problem with connective tissue formation, not all people with pectus have the full range of other connective tissue changes that characterise Marfan. But because Marfan can involve weakness of major blood vessels, with a potential for rupture

92. Cardiovascular Disorders - Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome. What is marfan syndrome? Marfansyndrome is a disorderinvolving the body s connective tissue. What causes marfan syndrome? http://www.musckids.com/health_library/cardiac/marfan.htm

Home About Us Departments Send an e-Card ... Your Hospital Visit 171 Ashley Ave. Charleston, SC 29425 800-424-MUSC Print Version Cardiovascular Disorders Marfan Syndrome assisting with growth and development of the body's cells, both before and after birth supporting tissues in the body acting as an adhesive to hold certain tissues together protecting joints facilitating the passage of light through the eye heart and major blood vessels lungs skeletal system spinal cord eyes skin prolapse - an abnormality of the valve between the left atrium and left ventricle of the heart that causes backward flow of blood from the left ventricle into the left atrium. arrhythmia (or dysrhythmia) - a fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat. aortic regurgitation - backwards leakage of blood from the aorta, through a weakened aortic valve, and into the left ventricle, resulting in stress in the left heart and inadequate blood flow to the body. aortic dissection - weakening of the layers inside the aorta, which can result in tears in the aortic wall and leakage of blood into the chest or abdomen; a medical emergency. heart and blood vessels dilation of the aorta leakage of the aortic valve (aortic regurgitation) tears in the aorta (aortic dissection) skeletal deformities of the breastbone scoliosis - a lateral, or sideways curvature and rotation of the back bones (vertebrae), giving the appearance that the person is leaning to one side.

93. Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome. What is marfan syndrome? It affects men, women , andall racial and ethnic groups equally. What causes marfan syndrome? http://www.uth.tmc.edu/schools/med/imed/med_gen/marfan.htm

Research Aortic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissections Marfan Syndrome Scleroderma ... Contact Us Marfan Syndrome What is Marfan syndrome? Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects primarily the eyes, the heart, blood vessels (cardiovascular systems), and the bones and joints (skeletal system). The disorder was first described by a French pediatrician, Antoine Marfan in 1896 and bears his name. How is it inherited? Marfan syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. If a person is affected with Marfan syndrome, they face a 50% chance of passing on the disease with every pregnancy. In 1 in 4 of all cases of Marfan syndrome, the parents are not affected. In these cases, the condition arises in the affected person because of a spontaneous or new mutation in the egg or the sperm of one of the parents. The disorder is fully penetrant, meaning that unaffected relatives of a Marfan patient will not pass the disorder on to their children. What symptoms are involved?

94. Marfan's Syndrome -- ECureMe.com , symptoms, diagnoses, treatment and other information with a couple of similar disorders for comparison....... http://www.ecureme.com/emyhealth/data/Marfan's_Syndrome.asp

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95. 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. http://www.angelfire.com/il2/booklets2000/index.html

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96. Association Française De Syndrome De Marfan Informer, aider et soutenir les personnes atteintes du syndrome et leur famille. http://www.geocities.com/vivremarfan/

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97. Accueil   Accueil Le syndrome de marfan, r©seau de sp©cialistes, oeuvrer pour une vie confortable et de longue dur©e, le r´le des associations et du conseil scientifique de l'ASMMA http://www.orpha.net/associations/ASMAA/ASMAA.html

Accueil Accueil Le syndrome de Marfan Réseau de spécialistes Oeuvrer pour une vie confortable et de longue durée ... Nous contacter ASMAA Association syndrome de Marfan Les amis d'Antoine Reconnue d'intérêt général Siège social C/O FNAMOC CHU Sainte-Anne 1, rue Cabanis 75674 Paris cedex 14 Secrétariat 23 Rue de la Libération 95880 ENGHIEN LES BAINS FRANCE Tél - Fax : 01 39 64 99 69 E-mail : jtihierr@free.fr (c) Annette BELLONCLE Auteur : Mme Annette BELLONCLE Date de création de la page : 14/01/2003 Date de dernière mise à jour : 14/01/2003

98. Doctors Try To Unravel The Marfan Mystery CNN http://cnn.com/2002/HEALTH/conditions/04/22/marfan.syndrome.ap/index.html

99. 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/

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100. OurHospitals Definition, description, symptoms and even treatments are covered here. There is also a list of questions one should ask their doctor. http://www.etenet.com/Apps/Library/Corporate.asp?ID=607

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