Information about Marfan Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome is a heritable disorder that can effect all major body organs but 3 are normally effected the worst.These are the SKELETON,EYES,AND ORAL CAVITY.CLINICAL FEATURES
SKELETAL
Increased Height
Disproportionately long Limbs,Fingers,and Toes
Mild to Severe Joint Laxitity
Vertebral column deformaty(Scoliosis and Thoracic Lordosis)
Spider like Fingers and Toes
Flat Footedness
Possible turned in ankles
ORAL
High Arched Narrow Pallete
Crowded Teeth
EYES
Myopia of the Eyes(nearsightedness)
Laxness of eye muscles
SUSPICIONS
Migranes
ADD/ADHD
Exceptional intelligence
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