Molte persone affette da sindrome di Marfan o da alcune malattie correlate manifestano complicazioni polmonari, ovvero problemi ai polmoni. È importante che chi soffre di sindrome di Marfan si rivolga a uno pneumologo (uno specialista dei polmoni) se sospetta di avere problemi ai polmoni.
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The Role of Genetic Testing in the Diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome
For years, geneticists and cardiologists have taken pride in their ability to identify individuals with Marfan syndrome based on clinical assessment alone, and have minimized a role for genetic testing in the diagnosis. Once the gene FBN1 was found to be the cause of Marfan syndrome, testing was undertaken to determine the role of genetic testing in […]
Marfan Syndrome Diagnosis
Marfan syndrome is a serious condition, and some complications are potentially life-threatening. Advances in medical care have made it possible for people with Marfan syndrome to live a normal lifespan if they are diagnosed and treated properly. What is Marfan syndrome? What causes Marfan syndrome? How is Marfan syndrome inherited? What are the features of […]
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