41. Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome information and resources, links to national and international support groups, clinics with genetic counselors and geneticists. http://www.kumc.edu/gec/support/marfan.html

Marfan Syndrome The National Marfan Foundation (NMF 382 Main St Port Washington, NY 11050 Phone: (800) 8-MARFAN E-Mail: staff@marfan.org Web site: http://www.marfan.org/ Physical Education and Activity Guidelines Resource Manual Canadian Marfan Association , includes Similar Disorders to Marfan Syndrome [Beals Congenital Contractual Arachnodactyly), Ehlers Danlos, Hajdu Cheney] Marfan Network Japan Pomagamy chorym z Zespolem Marfana i ich rodzinom , Marfan Association Poland Other Sites: Stanford University Center for Marfan Syndrome Adult Congenital Heart Network , Canadian Adult Congenital Heart Network, Toronto Congenital Cardiac Centre for Adults, and International Society Of Adult Congenital Cardiac Disease Marfan Syndrome Web Site , individual with Marfan Syndrome Clinical Operational Research Unit , University College London, includes Marfan Syndrome Survey, TYWChow , and Timing of Elective Aortic Root Replacement in the Marfan Syndrome: Computerized decision support alt.support.marfan

42. Marfan Syndrome Online chapter from The Merck Manual of Medical Information. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec23/ch279/ch279c.jsp

43. MedlinePlus: Marfan Syndrome Clinical Trials; ClinicalTrials.gov marfan syndrome (National Genetics; Genetics Home Reference marfan syndrome (National Library of Medicine) http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/marfansyndrome.html

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Marfan Syndrome Contents of this page: From the NIH Overviews Diagnosis/Symptoms Treatment ... Teenagers Search MEDLINE/PubMed for recent research articles on Marfan Syndrome You may also be interested in these MedlinePlus related pages: Genetics/Birth Defects From the National Institutes of Health Questions and Answers about Marfan Syndrome (National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases) Also available in: Spanish Overviews Marfan Syndrome (March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation) Also available in: Spanish Marfan Syndrome (Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research) Patient Guide to Marfan Syndrome (Johns Hopkins Dept. of Orthopaedic Surgery) What is Marfan Syndrome? (Dolan DNA Learning Center) Diagnosis/Symptoms About Marfan Syndrome: Diagnosis (National Marfan Foundation) Treatment Heart Surgery for Marfan Syndrome (Cleveland Clinic Foundation) Specific Conditions Cardiac Concerns (National Marfan Foundation) Ocular Concerns (National Marfan Foundation) Orthopedic Concerns (National Marfan Foundation) Related Issues Marfan Syndrome (American Heart Association) Marfan Syndrome: An Introduction to Related Disorders (National Marfan Foundation) Physical Education and Activity Guidelines (National Marfan Foundation) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Marfan Syndrome

44. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Marfan Syndrome In sporadic cases, marfan syndrome is believed to result from a spontaneous new mutation. marfan syndrome is caused by mutations in the gene fibrillin1. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000418.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Marfan syndrome Contents of this page: Illustrations Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Prevention Illustrations Pectus excavatum Marfan's syndrome Definition Return to top Marfan syndrome is an inheritable disorder of connective tissue, the tissue that strengthens the body's structures. Disorders of connective tissue affect the skeletal system, cardiovascular system, eyes, and skin. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Marfan syndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. However, up to 30% of cases have no family history and are so-called "sporadic" cases. In sporadic cases, Marfan syndrome is believed to result from a spontaneous new mutation. Marfan syndrome is caused by mutations in the gene fibrillin-1. Fibrillin-1 plays an important role as the scaffolding for elastic tissue in the body. Disruption of such scaffolding (by mutations in fibrillin-1) results in changes in elastic tissues, particularly in the aorta, eye, and skin. Mutations in fibrillin-1 also cause overgrowth of the long bones of the body, resulting in the tall stature and long limbs seen in Marfan patients. How this overgrowth happens is not well understood. Marfan syndrome causes skeletal defects typically seen in a tall, lanky person with long limbs and spider-like fingers (arachnodactyly), chest abnormalities (pectus excavatum or pectus carinatum), curvature of the spine, and a particular set of facial features, including a highly arched palate and crowded teeth.

45. Marfan Syndrome Forum Describes the author's personal experiences with this Syndrome and asks readers to share their experiences. Also include links for further research. http://hometown.aol.com/bjthaler6/myhomepage/

htmlAdWH('93212816', '728', '90'); Main My First Home Page Marfan Syndrome Forum About Me My History with Marfan Syndrome My Hobbies and Interests I would like to hear from any of you that have Marfan Syndrome and learn how you live with it-your hobbies, interests, and accomplishments. If you have Marfan Syndrome and might have had some minor or unusual medical condition that is apparently not related to Marfan Syndrome, let me know the specific area you would like me to research for you by sending me an E-mail. Just click the E-mail button at the bottom of this web page. Marfan Syndrome Forum Links Healthlink,USA Mitral Valve Prolapse Attacking Anxiety My Favorite Products page created with 1-2-3 Publish

46. Marfan Syndrome / Family VillageLibrary An unmoderated forum for anyone interested in the marfan syndrome or related disorders Any topic related to the marfan syndrome and related disorders is http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/lib_marf.htm

Marfan Syndrome Who to Contact Where to Go to Chat with Others Learn More About It Web Sites ... Search Google for "Marfan Syndrome" Who to Contact National Marfan Foundation 22 Manhasset Avenue Port Washington, New York 11050 1-800-8-MARFAN 516-883-8040 (fax) E-Mail: staff@marfan.org Web: http://www.marfan.org/ The National Marfan Foundation was founded in 1981 by people who have the Marfan syndrome and their families. It is a voluntary organization that has three objectives. To disseminate accurate and timely information about this condition to patients, family members and the health care community. To provide a network of communications for patients and relatives to share experiences, support one another and improve their medical care. And to support and foster research. Canadian Marfan Association (CMA) Central Plaza Postal Outlet 128 Queen St. S. PO Box 42257 Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5M 4Z0 Fax: (905) 826-2125 E-Mail: info@marfan.ca Web: http://www.marfan.ca/ The Canadian Marfan Association provides accurate, timely information about Marfan Syndrome to help prevent early death and disability, and works to improve the quality of life for Marfan patients in Canada, through comprehensive programs of education, support, and research. They assist patients and their families to live optimally with Marfan Syndrome by forming self-help groups nationally, which will foster improved physical and emotional health and thus enable affected families to seek and follow the most comprehensive health care regime possible.

47. MARFAN SYNDROME: JR FACT SHEET This site is an in depth look into the life of someone who has marfan syndrome and what they have learned along the way. http://jrmarfan58.com

MARFAN SYNDROME: JR FACT SHEET Living with Marfans E-Mail ... JRMarfan58@aol.com ..... My name is Jon. I am a 46 year old Boston man who lives with a condition known as MARFAN SYNDROME. IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE: This website is an outline of my life and research that I have done over the last 5 years. It in no way represents all Marfan cases. Information contained in this website is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. See your physician with any and all questions regarding your medical condition. MARFAN SYNDROME: - A HARD LOOK - (Excerpts from the National Marfan Foundation) MARFAN SYNDROME is a progressive, incurable, genetic disorder of the connective tissue, frequently characterized by tall stature, long limbs and fingers, scoliosis, cardial complications and subluxatin of the lenses of the eyes. The greatest threat to life is from the cardiovascular deterioration which causes aneurysms. The associated orthopedic and opthalmological problems can cause severe handicapping including loss of mobility, chronic and debilitating pain and blindness. Medical reporting lags behind the reality of the severe manifestations of the Marfan Syndrome. It is only in the last few years that attention has been directed to this disorder. At this time there in no therapy or treatment to lessen deteriorating muscular and skeletal degeneration. Links 2 Related Conditions Pictures SS Disabilty Checklist ... Aortic Aneurysms-Facts

48. The Marfan Syndrome MEDSTUDENTS-METABOLIC DISORDERS marfan syndrome is discussed in its general aspects. The discussion was based on the clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis http://www.medstudents.com.br/metdis/metdis5.htm

Metabolic Disorders Medstudents' Homepage The Marfan Syndrome Introduction The Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue. It is characterized by skeletal abnormalities (pectus escavatum, pectus carinatum, scoliosis, high arched palate, tall stature, long arms and long fingers -arachnodactily); ocular abnormalities (characteristic upper dislocation of lens, myopia); ligamentar laxity and cardiovascular abnormalities (aortic dilatation, mitral valve prolapse and sometimes aortic dissection). The disease is due to a mutation on the fibrillin gene. It can be inherited as a autossomal dominant trait. 60% to 70% of affected person have a positive family history. Clinical manifestations The patients may have diverse clinical manifestations. Thoracic abnormalities may progress as scoliosis during adolescence, or lead to spontaneous pneumothorax. The ocular ectopia of lens usually is in the upper direction and can lead to glaucoma and cataracts. The diagnosis usually is made based on a tall individual with long fingers resembling a spider (arachnodactily), scoliosis or kyphosis, long arms, lens dislocation and mitral valve prolapse that can evolute to mitral regurgitation or aortic regurgitation due to aortic aneurism. Sometimes a ligamentous laxity similar to Ehler Danlos syndrome is observed. The life threatening manifestation is aortic dissection that is related to the size of aortic dilatation. Aortic diameter increases with age, not exceeding the normal range until the third decade. Cardiac abnormalities are the major source of morbidity and mortality.

49. The Marfan Syndrome The marfan syndrome has been publicized in sport magazines because of the sudden, The marfan syndrome is an inherited, degenerative disorder of the http://www.hughston.com/hha/a_12_2_4.htm

The Marfan Syndrome The Marfan syndrome has been publicized in sport magazines because of the sudden, untimely deaths of Olympic volleyball player Flo Hyman and collegiate basketball player Chris Patton who had this condition. The Marfan syndrome is an inherited, degenerative disorder of the connective tissue, which gives shape and structure to tissues in the body and holds them in place. It affects several organ systems including the ocular system (eyes), the cardiovascular system (heart and blood vessels), and the skeletal system (bones and joints). The condition is considered a syndrome because the physical symptoms occur together frequently enough for a pattern to be recognized. More than 50,000 people in the United States have the Marfan syndrome. Signs and symptoms Because of the physical characteristics that can accompany the Marfan syndrome, the term has been used loosely - and sometimes incorrectly or without evidence - to describe any person who is tall and thin and has long arms and legs. An unsuccessful proposal was made in the 1980s for athletes in the National Basketball Association to undergo testing for the Marfan syndrome. Without conclusive evidence, historians and medical professionals have debated whether Abraham Lincoln had the Marfan syndrome. Diagnosis Diagnosing the Marfan syndrome is difficult because the number and severity of symptoms affecting each person varies. The doctor may first recognize that you demonstrate some symptoms of the disorder when treating you for a dislocated hip, kneecap, or jaw; groin pain due to a hernia; or spontaneous leakage of air from the lungs into the chest cavity.

50. DermAtlas: Online Dermatology Image Library Dermatology Image,Marfan Syndrome,hy Comments, The most progressive cardiac lesion in marfan syndrome is Comments, A newborn whose mother has marfan syndrome was noted at birth to have http://dermatlas.med.jhmi.edu/derm/result.cfm?Diagnosis=2131942276

51. Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome is an inheritable disorder of connective tissue (which adds strength to the body s structures) that affects the skeletal system, system, http://www.healthcentral.com/ency/408/000418.html

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52. Marfan Syndrome: Definition And Much More From Answers.com Mar·fan syndrome ( mär fan ) n. A hereditary disorder principally affecting the connective tissues of the body, manifested in varying degrees by. http://www.answers.com/topic/marfan-syndrome

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary Medical Wikipedia Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Marfan syndrome Dictionary Mar·fan syndrome m¤r făn n. A hereditary disorder principally affecting the connective tissues of the body, manifested in varying degrees by excessive bone elongation and joint flexibility and by abnormalities of the eye and cardiovascular system. [After Antonin Bernard Jean Marfan (1858–1942), French pediatrician.] Medical Mar·fan's syndrome m¤r fănz n. A hereditary disorder principally affecting the connective tissues of the body, manifested in varying degrees by excessive bone elongation and joint flexibility and by abnormalities of the eye and cardiovascular system. Wikipedia Marfan syndrome Marfan syndrome is a connective tissue disorder, affecting many structures, including the skeleton lungs eyes heart and blood vessels . It is named for the French pediatrician Antoine Marfan , who first described it in . The disease is characterized by unusually long limbs Genetics Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder that has been linked to the FBN1 gene on chromosome encodes a protein called fibrillin , which is essential for the formation of elastic fibres found in connective tissue. Marfan's Syndrome is associated with incomplete penetrance, therefore not all persons carrying the mutation develop the disease. Without the structural support provided by fibrillin, many connective tissues are weakened, which can have severe consequences on support and stability. A related disease has been found in

53. Marfan Syndrome Thoene, Jess G. marfan syndrome. In Physician s Guide to Rare Diseases. National Marfan Foundation, 382 Main Street, Port Washington, NY, 11050, http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/marfan_syndrome.jsp

54. About - Marfan Syndrome. marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder that causes connective tissue For people with marfan syndrome, weak connective tissue causes problems of http://www.orthop.washington.edu/uw/marfansyndrome/tabID__3376/ItemID__40/Articl

Home Site Map Contact Us Links ... All Articles Marfan Syndrome. University of Washington, Seattle Last updated Thursday, December 23, 2004 About Basics of marfan syndrome Marfan syndrome is a rare hereditary disorder that causes connective tissue to be weaker than normal. Connective tissue is the most abundant tissue in the body. It supports and protects various other tissues, is a vital component of all organs in the body, and provides strength and elasticity to blood vessels. Therefore, a disorder of connective tissue can cause a variety of abnormal conditions. For people with Marfan syndrome, weak connective tissue causes problems of the skin, muscles, ligaments, heart, eyes, blood vessels, and bones. How useful was this page or article? This article is rated out of 5 stars (37 ratings). Not useful at all Not very useful Useful Very useful Extremely useful Arthritis Children Research Spine ... Tumor Service Team Physicians to the UW Huskies Varsity Athletes...And You! Privacy statement Editorial policy Problems or questions?

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56. Introduction: Marfan Syndrome - WrongDiagnosis.com Introduction to marfan syndrome as a medical condition including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, prevention, and prognosis. http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/m/marfan_syndrome/intro.htm

Home Symptoms Diseases Risks ... Diseases Search our medical database Subscribe to our free Newsletter sample Send this page to a friend Condition Lists By Organ By Symptom By Class By Prevalence ... List A-Z Current chapter: Marfan syndrome Next sections Basic Summary for Marfan syndrome Prevalence and Incidence of Marfan syndrome Prognosis of Marfan syndrome Causes of Marfan syndrome ... Symptoms of Marfan syndrome Next chapters: Mastoiditis Neurofibromatosis-1 Osteochondritis Dissecans Osteogenesis imperfecta ... Feedback Introduction: Marfan syndrome Marfan syndrome: Rare genetic disease of connective tissue Marfan syndrome: Marfan syndrome is a heritable condition that affects the connective tissue. The primary purpose of connective tissue is to hold the body together and provide a framework for growth and development. In Marfan syndrome, the connective tissue is defective and does not act as it should. Because connective tissue is found throughout the body, Marfan syndrome can affect many body systems, including the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels, nervous system, skin, and lungs. Researching symptoms of Marfan syndrome: Further information about the symptoms of Marfan syndrome is available including a list of symptoms of Marfan syndrome , or alternatively return to research other symptoms in the symptom center Treatments for Marfan syndrome: Various information is available about treatments available for Marfan syndrome current research about Marfan syndrome treatments , or research treatments for other diseases.

57. Marfan Syndrome Detailed information on marfan syndrome, including causes, diagnosis, and treatment. http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_cardiac/marfan.cfm

[ Skip Navigation ] Health System Home For Health Answers Healthcare Professionals ... Advanced Search Health System Search Search for Information People UVa Home Health System News Health System Events (all) Health System Publications ... Making a Gift Topics Adolescent Medicine Allergy/Asthma/Immunology Blood Disorders Burns Cancer Common Injuries/Poison Tips Craniofacial Anomalies Dermatology Diabetes/Endo/Metabolism Eye Care Genitourinary/Kidney High-Risk Newborn High-Risk Pregnancy Infectious Diseases Medical Genetics Mental Health Nervous System Disorders Normal Newborns Oral Health Orthopaedics Pediatric Surgery Respiratory Disorders Terminal Illness in Children Transplantation UVa Health Topics A to Z FIND A DOCTOR Fetal Cardiology Pediatric Cardiology Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease ... WHY CHOOSE UVA Search This Site Marfan Syndrome What is Marfan syndrome? Marfan syndrome is a disorder involving the body's connective tissue. Connective tissue has many important functions, including the following: assisting with growth and development of the body's cells, both before and after birth supporting tissues in the body acting as an adhesive to hold certain tissues together protecting joints facilitating the passage of light through the eye A defective (FBN1) gene associated with Marfan syndrome affects the formation of a protein in connective tissue called fibrillin, which impacts the integrity of many organs and structures in the body. Organs and body systems that can be impacted include, but are not limited to, the following:

58. Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects the body s connective tissue. This causes problems in many systems of the body, but especially the heart, eyes, http://kidshealth.org/kid/health_problems/birth_defect/marfan.html

KidsHealth Kids Kids' Health Problems Evan couldn't wait for school to begin. All summer long, he'd looked forward to trying out for the basketball team. He'd be a natural, everyone told him. At 14, he pretty much towered over his classmates. But when the time came for his sports physical, the doctor noticed some things about Evan that needed a closer look. It wasn't just that Evan was really tall for his age - 6 feet and 1 inch, to be exact - but his arms, legs, and fingers were very long and thin and his chest had kind of a caved-in look. He also wore glasses for myopia (say: my- o -pee-uh), or nearsightedness, which means he had trouble seeing things that were far away. The doctor told Evan's parents that he couldn't give Evan the OK to try out until Evan had a few medical tests. Why? Because the doctor suspected that Evan might have a disorder called Marfan syndrome. What Is Marfan Syndrome? Named after Antoine Marfan, the French doctor who discovered it in 1896, Marfan syndrome is a disorder that affects the body's connective tissue (say: kuh- nek -tiv tih -shoo). Connective tissue is found everywhere in the body. Think of it as a type of "glue" that helps support all of your organs, blood vessels, bones

59. Marfan Syndrome - MayoClinic.com marfan syndrome, a connective tissue disorder, can affect almost every part of your body, including your heart, eyes and ligaments. http://www.mayoclinic.com/invoke.cfm?id=DS00540

60. Marfan Syndrome marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects primarily the eyes, the heart, marfan syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. http://www.uth.tmc.edu/schools/med/imed/med_gen/marfan.htm

Research Aortic Aneurysms and Aortic Dissections Marfan Syndrome Scleroderma ... Contact Us Marfan Syndrome What is Marfan syndrome? Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects primarily the eyes, the heart, blood vessels (cardiovascular systems), and the bones and joints (skeletal system). The disorder was first described by a French pediatrician, Antoine Marfan in 1896 and bears his name. How is it inherited? Marfan syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. If a person is affected with Marfan syndrome, they face a 50% chance of passing on the disease with every pregnancy. In 1 in 4 of all cases of Marfan syndrome, the parents are not affected. In these cases, the condition arises in the affected person because of a spontaneous or new mutation in the egg or the sperm of one of the parents. The disorder is fully penetrant, meaning that unaffected relatives of a Marfan patient will not pass the disorder on to their children. What symptoms are involved?

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