Das Marfan-Syndrom ist eine lebensbedrohliche genetisch bedingte Erkrankung des Bindegewebes. Wenn die Anzeichen des Marfan-Syndroms richtig erkannt werden, eine korrekte Diagnose gestellt wird und die Erkrankung richtig behandelt wird, können Patienten mit Marfan-Syndrom ein langes und erfülltes Leben führen.
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Referral Letter and Features Chart
We created a template referral letter for you to use to simplify the process when you are referring a patient to a specialist for further evaluation or testing for the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome or a related disorder. The letter makes it easy for you to note the features you observed that raise your suspicion of these disorders.
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Diagnostic Du Syndrome De Marfan
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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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 […]
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