Neonatal Marfan syndrome (also called infantile Marfan syndrome) is a term used to designate a severe presentation of Marfan syndrome that is evident in early infancy and shows rapid progression during childhood.
Importantly, there are no specific criteria for use of this term. As a result, it is difficult to make broad generalizations about the diagnosis, management, or prognosis of neonatal Marfan syndrome. Download the fact sheet to learn more.
The diagnosis of Marfan syndrome relies on a set of defined clinical criteria (the Ghent nosology) developed to facilitate accurate recognition of the syndrome and improve patient management and counseling.
El síndrome de Marfan es un trastorno genético potencialmente mortal que causa algunos problemas físicos que pueden interferir con la capacidad de un estudiante para desempeñarse en el aula sin modificaciones. Estas limitaciones físicas hacen que muchos estudiantes que viven con este trastorno se sientan aislados y solos. Esperamos que esta guía permita a los […]
A coordinated clinic is the best place to go for Marfan syndrome and related disorders care. A coordinated clinic provides expertise in all Marfan-related specialties: genetics, cardiology (heart), ophthalmology (eyes), and orthopedics (bones and joints). Download our clinic directory, which is comprised of institutions around the country that treat Marfan syndrome and related conditions. We […]
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