Les décisions relatives à la planification familiale peuvent être difficiles et susciter beaucoup d’émotions lorsque l’un des parents potentiels est atteint d’une maladie génétique, comme le syndrome de Marfan. Avant toute décision, les parents doivent connaître les nombreuses options actuellement disponibles ainsi que les risques encourus par l’enfant et la mère. Un conseiller en génétique ou l’infirmier du Centre d’aide et de ressources de la Fondation Marfan peut aborder ces options avec vous et vous fournir des informations.
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Skin in Marfan Syndrome
Stretch marks on the skin (striae atrophicae) may occur in anyone, particularly as a result of rapid growth during adolescence, pregnancy or marked weight gain or loss. People with Marfan syndrome are prone to develop stretch marks, often at an early age and without weight change. The marks tend to appear in body parts subject […]
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Victor McKusick Fellows
This award is for $150,000 for an MD and $100,000 for a PhD, over two years. It is designed to support postdoctoral fellows embarking on a scientific career in biomedical research related to Marfan syndrome or any related conditions within the Foundation’s scope of interest. Fellows up to postgraduate year six are eligible. During the […]
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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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