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Will your children get marfan syndrome if you have it?
Yes, because this syndrome is inherited.
What are the chances that a pregnant woman with Marfan syndrome will pass the condition on to her child?
A pregnant woman with Marfan should also receive genetic counseling regarding the 50% risk of having a child with the syndrome.
Is there any benefit from being a carrier of Marfan Syndrome?
No, it is an abomination located on the 17th chromosome. IMO there should be a culling to remove it from the face of this planet. I have Marfan Syndrome and it's horrendous. I fear having children purely because i would hate to pass this mutation onto them.
What are the chances of getting marfan syndrome?
Marfan syndrome is found in 1 in every 5,000 - 10,000 births. If one of your parents has Marfan syndrome, you have a 50% chance of having Marfan syndrome.
Is marfan syndrome automsomal dominant?
Yes, Marfan syndrome is autosomal dominant.
What does Marfan syndrome mean?
Marfan Syndrome is a medical problem with the Conective Tissue.
What evaluation should be given to children with Marfan syndrome each year?
Children diagnosed with Marfan should be checked for scoliosis by their pediatricians at each annual physical examination.
Is Marfan syndrome contagious?
Marfan's syndrome is not contagious. A person can only get it by inheriting it from a parent.
Why is a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome easier to make in adults than in children?
Most of the external features of Marfan syndrome become more pronounced as the patient gets older, so that diagnosis of the disorder is often easier in adults than in children.
Is Down Syndrome the same as Marfan Syndrome?
No. Down is caused by an extra chromosome while Marfan is due to a mutation in one or more genes.
What are other names for Marfan Syndrome?
Marfan Syndrome is also known as Marfan's disease and hereditary connective tissue disorder. In some contexts, it may be referred to as Marfan syndrome type I or simply as a connective tissue disorder. However, the most common and widely recognized name remains Marfan Syndrome.
What effects can marfan syndrome have on a persons life?
They cant exercise as vigorously as someone without Marfan syndrome
