Marfan syndrome
Marfan syndrome
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Marfan syndrome is an inherited condition that affects the connective tissue of the heart and blood vessels (cardiovascular system). The musculoskeletal system (ligaments and muscles) and ocular system (eyes) are also affected. Major symptoms also include unusual height, large hands and feet, and involvement of the lungs. Symptoms vary greatly among affected individuals. Marfan syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Approximately 75% of people with Marfan syndrome inherit the condition from a parent. In about one-quarter of individuals with the condition, it occurs because of a faulty gene that arises spontaneously for unknown reasons. The single gene that causes this condition has been located on chromosome 15, and is called fibrillin-1 (FBN1). Another more recently described form of Marfan syndrome has been identified, where affected individuals primarily have heart and skeletal characteristics of Marfan syndrome, and do not have a faulty copy of the fibrillin-1 (FBN1) gene. This form of the condition is called Marfan syndrome type II. Faulty copies of the TGF-beta-receptor 2 (TGFBR2) gene have been associated with Marfan syndrome type II. |
| Useful links: |
Marfan Association Victoria |
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