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Understanding Marfan Syndrome Symptoms by Mark Thomas Johnson is a document available to read on EtoBox.
What is Understanding Marfan Syndrome Symptoms about?
Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects connective tissue and can impact the heart, blood vessels, bones, eyes and lungs. It is caused by a mutation in the FBN1 gene that results in abnormalities in connective tissue. Symptoms can range from mild to severe and include long limbs, flexible joints, curved spine and eyeglass prescriptions. It is a dominant genetic trait, so if one parent has it there is a 50% chance their child will have it as well. While there is no cure, treatment focuses on monit
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- Mark Thomas Johnson
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