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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Ectopia Lentis Syndrome Fact Sheet
In some families, dislocation of the lens of the eye (ectopia lentis) is the predominant feature that passes from generation to generation. Sometimes, this occurs along with some of the skeletal (bone and joint) features of Marfan syndrome. This combination of features is called ectopia lentis syndrome. What are the characteristics of ectopia lentis syndrome? […]
Teeth in Marfan Syndrome
Many people with Marfan syndrome and some related disorders have narrow jaws and high-arched palates, which can create dental and orthodontic problems. In addition, people with mitral valve prolapse and artificial heart valves are at risk for endocarditis (infection of the heart and heart valves) when they have dental work, and should follow recommendations for […]
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