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.
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Decisions about family planning can be difficult and very emotional when one of the prospective parents has a genetic disorder, such as Marfan syndrome. Before making any decisions, parents should understand the many options now available, as well as the potential risks to the child and the mother. A genetic counselor or the nurse in […]
Bones and Joints in Marfan Syndrome
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 […]
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