La escoliosis es una curvatura de la columna hacia un lado. Aproximadamente 6 de cada 10 personas con síndrome de Marfan tienen escoliosis, pero solamente 1 de cada 3 necesitan tratamiento médico para ella. Una persona necesita tratamiento cuando tiene dolor de espalda, cambios importantes en su postura y la forma de su cuerpo o si tienen probabilidad de presentar problemas para respirar más adelante. La escoliosis puede presentarse en cualquier parte de la columna, pero es más común en la parte superior de la columna.
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The Eyes in Marfan Syndrome
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Familial Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection
A thoracic aortic aneurysm is an enlargement of the aorta in the thoracic cavity (chest area), which is the first part of the artery that takes blood away from the heart. A thoracic aortic aneurysm can progressively enlarge over time and doesn’t usually have symptoms. However, if an enlarged aneurysm is not surgically repaired, it […]
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