Admin_NHT Staff asked 6 years ago Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the connective tissues which support and anchor the human organs to construct the organ system. Generally, Marfan syndrome affects to the heart, eyes, blood vessels and skeleton. People with Marfan syndrome are tall with disproportionately long extremities.
- Symptoms: – Marfan syndrome symptoms vary from person to person that may include tall and slender build, disproportionately long arm, leg and figures. Breast bone pokes outwards or deep inwards. Heart murmurs, abnormally curved spine, flat feet.
- Cause: – Marfan syndrome caused by a defect in genetic.
- Diagnosis: – Connective tissue disorder and Marfan syndrome have the same signs and symptoms and same family so it’s difficult to diagnose Marfan syndrome. To identify the Marfan syndrome ECG, CT, MRI may be helpful also eye exam like slit lamp test and eye pressure test also conducted. Genetic testing is rarely used to diagnose Marfan syndrome.
- Treatment: – Treatment is not available to cure the Marfan syndrome. So physicians focus on the prevention of complications of the disease. The physician prescribed a blood pressure-lowering drug to prevent the enlargement of the aorta. A vision problem can cure with corrected glasses or lenses. Surgical procedures like Aortic repair, Scoliosis treatment, breastbone correction, and eye surgeries also conducted. Providing emotional and practical support to such patients is important for the survival of the patient.