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.
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? […]
La sindrome di Marfan è una malattia genetica potenzialmente letale che causa alterazioni del tessuto connettivo dell’organismo. Conoscere i segni della sindrome di Marfan, avere una diagnosi corretta e ricevere il trattamento necessario può permettere a chi soffre di questa sindrome di condurre una vita lunga e soddisfacente.
The American College of Medical Genetics has a medical genetics database you can use to find a knowledgeable geneticist in your area. Helpful search terms include: connective tissue, bone/skeletal disorders, cardiovascular/connective tissue, adult congenital heart disease, adult medical genetics, pediatric genetics, and genetics counseling.
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