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.
Ihre Familienanamnese ist eine Sammlung von Gesundheitsinformationen über Sie und Ihre nahen Verwandten. Es enthält Informationen über Störungen, Krankheiten und Gesundheitsprobleme, die für Sie und Ihre Kinder jetzt oder in Zukunft gefährdet sein könnten. Am wichtigsten ist, dass es auch Ihren Ärzten helfen kann, wenn sie überlegen, ob Sie ein Marfan-Syndrom oder eine verwandte Erkrankung haben oder nicht.
Marfan syndrome often causes problems in the bones and joints—in fact, these are often the features that first lead a person to suspect Marfan syndrome and seek a diagnosis.These features (called skeletal features) happen when bones grow extra-long or ligaments (connective tissue that holds joints together) become stretchy—like loose rubber bands. What are the common […]
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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