Marfan syndrome is an inherited, or genetic, disease that affects your body's connective tissue, which gives strength, support, and elasticity to tendons, cartilage, heart valves, blood vessels, and ...

Marfan syndrome is a connective-tissue disease inherited in an autosomal dominant manner and caused mainly by mutations in the gene FBN1. This gene encodes fibrillin-1, a glycoprotein that is the main ...

Variable autosomal dominant disorder, characteristically with cardiovascular, eye and skeletal, features. The differential diagnosis of a tall, young person with Marfan-like skeletal features includes ...

Researchers have compiled what they believe are reliable lists of tell-tale physical signs to help doctors recognize children with Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndromes. Timely and early diagnosis of both ...

Any disorder that affects your connective tissue, like Marfan syndrome, can affect your entire body, including your bones, muscles, skin, eyes, blood vessels, heart, and other organs. A person with ...