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Genetic Testing and Marfan Syndrome
Genetic testing for mutations in fibrillin-1 (FBN1) and other genes has become an important and reliable option to aid in the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome and related disorders. However, the results of genetic testing for the diagnosis of disorders are not always straightforward. Therefore, working with a medical geneticist (a physician with training in genetics) […]
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I Denti Nella Sindrome di Marfan
Molte persone affette da sindrome di Marfan o alcune malattie correlate hanno una mascella stretta e un palato alto e arcuato, che possono causare problemi dentali e ortodontici. Inoltre, chi presenta prolasso della valvola mitrale ed è portatore di valvole cardiache artificiali è a rischio di endocardite (infezione del cuore e delle valvole cardiache) in […]
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Les Os Et Les Articulations Et Syndrome De Marfan
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 […]
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