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A theory from 1962 that few believe today suggests that he did. It is more likely that Lincoln a different disorder, with similar symptoms to that of someone with Marfan syndrome.
The truth is, although the former president had many similar features associated with marfan it is not possible to positively answer either way. So the answer would accurately be...maybe.
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What US President is commonly believed to have had Marfan syndrome?
Abraham Lincoln
What did Abraham Lincoln and akhenaten have in common?
Marfan's Syndrome, also known as Froehlich's
Who was the 16th U.S presindent?
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of The United States.
Did Abe licon have kids?
Abraham Lincoln had children. Abe Licon did not exist.
What did Abe Lincoln write?
papers
What US President is commonly believed to have had Marfan syndrome?
Abraham Lincoln
Which president had Marfan's Syndrome?
Abraham Lincoln was thought to have Marfan syndrome. This has not been proven however, and many researchers think he may have had a different disorder instead.
What did Abraham Lincoln and akhenaten have in common?
Marfan's Syndrome, also known as Froehlich's
Did Lincoln have polio?
Abraham Lincoln had problems with depression. He may have had Marfan syndrome. He did not have polio.http://www.clinicalcorrelations.org/?p=6110
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.
Which athletes had marfan syndrome?
Abraham Lincoln had it and Michael Phelps still has it. do any supermodels have mar fans syndrome
Is Marfan syndrome contagious?
Marfan's syndrome is not contagious. A person can only get it by inheriting it from a parent.
Did Abraham Lincoln have polio?
Abraham Lincoln had problems with depression. He may have had Marfan syndrome. He did not have polio.http://www.clinicalcorrelations.org/?p=6110
Did Julius Caesar suffer from Marfan syndrome?
Yes he did. Julius Caesar along with Abraham Lincoln were cited in having this syndrome. Source:King Tut Unwrapped.
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.
