Le syndrome de Marfan est souvent à l’origine de problèmes au niveau des os et des articulations. Ce sont en réalité souvent ces caractéristiques qui amènent en premier une personne à soupçonner un syndrome de Marfan et à chercher à obtenir un diagnostic. Ces caractéristiques (désignées caractéristiques squelettiques) se manifestent lorsque les os dépassent la longueur habituelle ou que les ligaments (le tissu conjonctif qui maintient ensemble les articulations) s’étirent, comme des élastiques lâches.
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Need-to-Know Information for the Teacher
Marfan syndrome is a life-threatening genetic disorder that causes some physical problems that can interfere with a student’s ability to perform in the classroom without modifications. These physical limitations cause many students living with the disorder to feel isolated and alone. We hope this guide enables educators to: Understand the basics of Marfan syndrome and […]
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Chirurgia Cardiaca
Le persone affette da sindrome di Marfan spesso hanno problemi al cuore e ai vasi sanguigni, a volte anche molto gravi. La complicazione più comune riguarda l’aorta (il vaso sanguigno che porta il sangue dal cuore al resto dell’organismo). Possono essere interessate anche le valvole cardiache. Più raramente sono colpiti vasi sanguigni diversi dall’aorta. È […]
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