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Description An additional characteristic of Marfan syndrome is swelling of the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. This is called dural ectasia and many people with Marfan syndrome have it. Dural ectasia may cause low back and leg pain, abdominal pain, and headaches.
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- Definition of Marfan syndrome. : a disorder of connective tissue that is inherited as a dominant trait and is characterized by abnormal elongation of the long bones and often by ocular and circulatory defects —called also Mar*fan's syndrome \ˈmär-ˌfanz-\.
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Overview Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects connective tissue — the fibers that support and anchor your organs and other structures in your body. Marfan syndrome most commonly affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels and skeleton.
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Myofascial Pain Syndrome Myofascial pain syndrome is characterized by muscle pain, tenderness, and spasm. Myofascial pain syndrome usually involves muscle in body areas that are asymmetric or focal, whereas fibromyalgia is typically a diffuse and symmetric muscle pain syndrome that involves both sides of the body. Myofascial pain syndrome typically affects muscle in asymmetric areas of the body. 2  The precise cause of myofascial pain syndrome is not known. 3  Myofascial pain syndrome leads to localized pain in the muscle tissue. 4  Poor sleep, fatigue, and stiffness are common in myofascial pain syndrome.
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- The pattern is called “autosomal dominant,” meaning it occurs equally in men and women and can be inherited from just one parent with Marfan syndrome. People who have Marfan syndrome have a 50 percent chance of passing along the disorder to each of their children.arfan Syndrome is a condition that affects the connective tissue of the body and causes damage to the heart, aorta, and other parts of the body. This complex condition requires a specialized and experienced approach to care. Download a Free Guide on Marfan Syndrome Disease and Treatment.
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Marfan & Related Disorders Marfan & Related Disorders. Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue helps to hold the body’s cells, organs, and tissues together and also helps to control how the body grows and develops.onnective tissue holds the body together and plays a role in its growth and development. Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, Marfan syndrome and related disorders can affect many parts of the body, including the heart and blood vessels, bones and joints, eyes, skin, and lungs.
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What are the signs? Knowing the signs of Marfan syndrome can save lives. People are born with Marfan syndrome and related disorders, but they may not notice any features until later in life. However, features of Marfan syndrome and related disorders can appear at any age. Some people have many features at birth or as young children. Other people develop features, including aortic enlargement, as teens or even as adults.
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Marfan syndrome Marfan syndrome is a disorder involving the body's connective tissue. Connective tissue has many important functions, including the following: 1  Assisting with growth and development of the body's cells, both before and after birth. 2  Acting as an adhesive to hold certain tissues together.
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Marfan syndrome, my uncle, and Abraham Lincoln Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder with a lot of different symptoms, the most obvious of which is usually the patient’s tall stature (we’ll talk in a bit about some of the other signs and symptoms in a minute). Most cases are transmitted in an autosomal dominant fashion.
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Marfan Syndrome Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue in your body. The damage caused by Marfan syndrome can be mild or severe. The most serious effects of Marfan syndrome can be life-threatening.People with Marfan syndrome are usually tall and thin, with disproportionately long arms, legs, fingers and toes.arfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue in your body. The damage caused by Marfan syndrome can be mild or severe. The most serious effects of Marfan syndrome can be life-threatening.
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Marfan syndrome A deficiency of fibrillin in connective tissue creates the abnormalities in organs and body structures that may be seen with Marfan syndrome. An extensive list of abnormalities can occur with the disorder; only symptoms listed as major criteria are listed below.
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Marfan & Related Disorders There are also several disorders related to Marfan syndrome that cause people to struggle with the same or similar physical problems, and anyone affected by these disorders needs an early and accurate diagnosis. Marfan syndrome is a serious condition, and some complications can be potentially life-threatening.
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Description Children with Marfan syndrome may display just a few symptoms, or many. The symptoms may be mild or severe. It is a combination of various characteristics — including issues with the heart, eyes, and musculoskeletal system — that may alert your child's doctor to the possibility of Marfan syndrome.
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What is Marfan Syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the body’s cells, organs and tissue together. It also plays an important role in helping the body grow and develop properly.Connective tissue is made up of proteins.The protein that plays a role in Marfan syndrome is called fibrillin-1. Marfan syndrome is caused by a defect (or mutation) in the gene that tells the body how to make fibrillin-1.onnective tissue is made up of proteins. The protein that plays a role in Marfan syndrome is called fibrillin-1. Marfan syndrome is caused by a defect (or mutation) in the gene that tells the body how to make fibrillin-1.
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Symptoms Marfan syndrome - Symptoms. Symptoms of Marfan syndrome. Marfan syndrome can affect many parts of the body, including the skeleton, eyes, and heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular system). The severity of the symptoms varies widely. Some people experience a few mild symptoms, whereas others – about 1 in 10 – experience more severe symptoms.
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- Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue. The degree to which people are affected varies. People with Marfan tend to be tall, and thin, with long arms, legs, fingers, and toes. They also typically have flexible joints and scoliosis.
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Marfan Syndrome Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue, which is the material between cells of the body that gives the tissues form and strength.arfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue, which is the material between cells of the body that gives the tissues form and strength.
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- Introduction. Marfan syndrome is a disorder of the body's connective tissues – a group of tissues that maintain the structure of the body and support internal organs and other tissues. Children usually inherit it from one of their parents.arfan syndrome is a disorder of the body's connective tissues – a group of tissues that maintain the structure of the body and support internal organs and other tissues.
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Marfan Syndrome: Symptoms Marfan syndrome often affects the long bones of the body. This can lead to signs, or traits, such as: 1  A tall, thin build. 2  Long arms, legs, fingers, and toes and flexible joints.  A spine that curves to one side.
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How is the body affected? Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, Marfan syndrome and related disorders can affect many parts of the body, including the heart and blood vessels, bones and joints, eyes, skin, and lungs.
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What is Marfan Syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the body’s cells, organs and tissue together. It also plays an important role in helping the body grow and develop properly.Connective tissue is made up of proteins.arfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue. Connective tissue holds all the body’s cells, organs and tissue together. It also plays an important role in helping the body grow and develop properly. Connective tissue is made up of proteins.
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Causes of Marfan Syndrome Marfan Syndrome Causes: An Introduction. Marfan syndrome is caused by a defect (mutation) in the fibrillin-1 (FBN1) gene. The FBN1 gene produces a protein that is essential for formatting the elastic fibers found in connective tissue. Although a Marfan syndrome diagnosis may not be made until later in life, people are born with the disease.
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Alone we are rare. Together we are strong.â¥ Donate Today General Discussion. Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue, which is the material between cells of the body that gives the tissues form and strength. Connective tissue is found all over the body and multiple organ systems may be affected in individuals with Marfan syndrome.n approximately 25-30 percent of Marfan syndrome cases, this mutation occurs as the result of a new mutation. The risk of passing the abnormal gene from affected parent to offspring is 50% for each pregnancy.
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Marfan syndrome People with Marfan syndrome may have: 1  A tall, thin build. 2  Long arms, legs, fingers, and toes and flexible joints. 3  Scoliosis, or curvature of the spine.  A chest that sinks in or sticks 1  out. Crowded teeth.  Flat feet.
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What is Marfan Syndrome? Connective tissue is made up of proteins. The protein that plays a role in Marfan syndrome is called fibrillin-1. Marfan syndrome is caused by a defect (or mutation) in the gene that tells the body how to make fibrillin-1. This mutation results in an increase in a protein called transforming growth factor beta, or TGF-β.