Le syndrome de Marfan est une maladie grave dont certaines complications peuvent être mortelles. Les progrès réalisés dans les soins médicaux permettent désormais aux personnes atteintes du syndrome de Marfan d’avoir une espérance de vie normale si elles reçoivent un diagnostic et un traitement adapté.
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Family Planning and Pregnancy
Decisions about family planning can be difficult and very emotional when one of the prospective parents has a genetic disorder, such as Marfan syndrome. Before making any decisions, parents should understand the many options now available, as well as the potential risks to the child and the mother. A genetic counselor or the nurse in […]
The Eyes in Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome and some related disorders can affect the eyes in many ways, causing dislocated lenses and other eye problems that can affect your sight. Except for dislocated lenses, these eye problems also occur in the general population, which is why doctors do not always realize they are caused by Marfan syndrome. It is important […]
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