Marfan Syndrome
Maggie Boles
What is Marfan Syndrome?
What are the symptoms of Marfan Syndrome?
Symptoms may include:
Legs:
- Flat feet
- Extremely long legs
Eyes:
- Blurred vision
- Nearsightedness
- Small pupils
Chest:
- Bulging chest
- Sunken chest
- Collapsed lung
Mouth:
- Raised roof of the mouth
- Crowded teeth
Heart:
- Mitral valve prolapse (improper closing of left upper chamber and the left lower chamber)
- Murmur (unusual heartbeat sound)
Pain:
- In the back
Other:
- Stretch marks
- Tall build
- Extreme tiredness
Fingers & Chest
Teeth & Mouth
Arms & Legs
What are some difficulties with Marfan Syndrome?
Scoliosis is often caused by Marfan Syndrome because it increases the probability of abnormal curves in the spine. Fewer ribs are found in people with Marfan Syndrome because of the interference with the proteins.
Picture:
"Sudden Death in Athletes." Sudden Death in Athletes. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Dec. 2015.
Is there a cure for Marfan Syndrome?
Treatment includes:
- Surgery
- Medications to help keep blood pressure low
- Eyeglasses or contact lenses
The Marfan Foundation is currently research Marfan Syndrome.
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How do you get Marfan Syndrome?
Picture of Chromosome 15:
Nature.com. Nature Publishing Group, n.d. Web. 07 Dec. 2015.
Weamer, Michael. "What Is Marfan Syndrome?" What Is Marfan Syndrome? N.p., 2015. Web. 02 Dec. 2015.
"Mayo Clinic." Mayo Clinic. N.p., n.d. Web. 07 Dec. 2015.
Kharisma, Guntur. "Symptoms of Marfan Syndrome." 4OurBody. N.p., 28 July 2015. Web. 04 Dec. 2015."Marfan Syndrome." Genetics Home Reference. N.p., 30 Nov. 2015. Web. 07 Dec. 2015.
Famous People With marfan syndrome
- Isaiah Austin
- Michael Phelps
- Bin Laden
- Abraham Lincon
- Julius Caeser
- King Tut
Did you know...
- February is Marfan Syndrome Awareness Month
- Pulling a tooth from a person with Marfan Syndrome can kill them