Overview of Related Disorders
An overview of all genetic aorta conditions, their symptom overlaps with Marfan syndrome, discriminating features, and genes.
Content Type: Tool
Summary of Diagnostic Criteria
The diagnosis of Marfan syndrome relies on a set of defined clinical criteria (the Ghent nosology) developed to facilitate accurate recognition of the syndrome and improve patient management and counseling.
Z-Score Calculator for Children
For patients up to 25 years of age: utilizing systole, inner to inner edge measurement of the sinuses of valsalva according to personal communication from Steve Colan.
Marfan DX
We compiled the 2010 Revised Ghent Nosology for Marfan Syndrome into a simple diagnostic tool to put the updated criteria right in your hands. It is designed for all healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome, including general practitioners and specialists such as pediatricians, cardiologists, orthopedists, ophthalmologists, and geneticists.
Systemic Calculator Conditions (GenTAC)
Clinical manifestations of MFS in other organ systems were critically evaluated for their specificity and diagnostic utility based on expert opinion and the available literature. Several of the “minor” criteria from the old Ghent nosology were eliminated, but the most selective systemic features were included in the “systemic score”.
Z-Score Calculator for Adults
Different methods are used for aortic root dilatation in different publications (eg.diastolic versus systolic measurement, inner to inner or leading edge to leading edge diameters).
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