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Marfan Syndrome

Also called: Loeys Dietz

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Aortic aneurysms and abnormal organization of blood vessels (widespread tortuosity of the arteries in locations other than the aorta) are the...
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The only treatment for Loeys-Dietz syndrome to prolong life expectancy is surgical repair of the aortic aneurysm. Surgical repair of the aneurysms is...
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The diagnosis of aortic aneurysms, including those seen in the Loeys-Dietz syndrome, usually is made by injecting a dye that is visible by X-ray...
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Loeys-Dietz syndrome is inherited, meaning that it is a genetic syndrome that tends to run in families. The mutated abnormal gene that causes Loeys...
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Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a recently-described connective tissue disorder with features similar to those of Marfan syndrome, and the vascular type of...
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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) Information Clearing House National Institutes of Health 1 AMS Circle...
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Marfan syndrome affects different people in different ways. Some people have only mild symptoms, while others are more severely affected. In most...
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Numerous studies are underway that should lead to a better understanding of Marfan syndrome and its treatment. They include a plan to identify the...
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Because a number of body systems may be affected, a person with Marfan syndrome should be cared for by several different types of doctors. A general...
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Marfan syndrome is caused by a defect, or mutation, in the gene that determines the structure of fibrillin-1, a protein that is an important part of...
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Being diagnosed and learning to live with a genetic disorder can cause social, emotional, and financial stress. It often requires a great deal of...
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There is no specific laboratory test, such as a blood test or skin biopsy, to diagnose Marfan syndrome. The doctor and/or geneticist (a doctor with...
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Marfan syndrome is a heritable condition that affects the connective tissue. The primary purpose of connective tissue is to hold the body together...
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