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Marfan's syndrome history and symptoms
Introduction
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Editors-In-Chief: William James Gibson, C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.
Overview
Overview
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
There are no signs or symptoms that are unique to Marfan syndrome. It is usually a single apparent sign or symptom that leads doctors to look for others and eventually to diagnose the syndrome, which affects connective tissue in diverse organs and systems. Even affected individuals in the same family might exhibit various combinations and severity of symptoms.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [1]Â ; Cassandra Abueg, M.P.H. [2]