Muchas personas con el síndrome de Marfan y algunos trastornos relacionados sufren complicaciones pulmonares o problemas con los pulmones. Si usted tiene el síndrome de Marfan, es importante que consulte a un experto en pulmones (médico de los pulmones) si sospecha que tiene cualquier problema con los pulmones.
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MASS Phenotype
MASS Phenotype is a connective tissue disorder that is similar to Marfan syndrome in that people with the condition have the similar Mitral valve, Aorta, Skin, and Skeletal features. People with MASS phenotype do not have lens dislocation, but rather myopia (nearsightedness), and do not show progressive and dangerous aortic root enlargement, hallmark features of Marfan syndrome. What other […]
Die Zähne Beim Marfan-Syndrom
Viele Menschen mit Marfan-Syndrom und einigen anderen verwandten Erkrankungen haben einen schmalen Kiefer und einen hochgewölbten Gaumen, was zu Zahn- und Kieferproblemen führen kann. Darüber hinaus besteht bei Patienten mit Mitralklappenprolaps und künstlichen Herzklappen bei Zahnbehandlungen das Risiko einer Endokarditis (Infektion des Herzens und der Herzklappen), weshalb die Empfehlungen zur Endokarditisprävention (Prophylaxe) zu beachten sind.
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Teens and Marfan Syndrome
If you were recently diagnosed with Marfan syndrome or if you have known about it for years, there are probably hundreds of thoughts, questions, and concerns rushing through your head. On one hand, there is a whole new world of medical information to learn. On the other hand, there is your life as a teen. […]
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