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Is marfan only inherited?
no it can be a spontaneous occurrence
Will your children get marfan syndrome if you have it?
Yes, because this syndrome is inherited.
Can you catch the Marfan Syndrome from somebody the way you can catch the flu?
No, Marfan Syndrome is an inherited disorder of connective tissue. It is not an infectious disease.
What other inherited disease can be confused with Marfan syndrome?
The symptoms of Marfan syndrome in some patients resemble the symptoms of homocystinuria, which is an inherited disorder marked by extremely high levels of homocystine in the patient's blood and urine.
Is marfan syndrome dominant or recessive?
Marfan's Syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. This disease is a disorder that affects the connective tissue in many parts of the body.
Dose marfan syndrome have to be on a x chormose?
Marfan syndrome is caused by a mutation in the FBN1 gene, which is located on chromosome 15 and is inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern. It is not linked to the X chromosome. Both males and females can inherit and display symptoms of Marfan syndrome.
What is an inherited syndrome marked by a tall thin body with arachnodactyly?
Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder characterized by a tall, thin body with long limbs and fingers (arachnodactyly). Other features of Marfan syndrome include heart, eye, and skeletal abnormalities due to a genetic mutation affecting connective tissue. It can vary in severity and may require medical management to address associated complications.
Does marfan occur more in men or women?
Marfan syndrome affects both men and women equally, as it is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. However, some studies suggest that men may experience more severe manifestations of the condition compared to women. Overall, the prevalence of Marfan syndrome is similar in both genders.
Is marfan syndrome carried on the x or y chromosome or both?
Marfan syndrome is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning that a mutation in a single copy of the gene is enough to cause the disorder. It is not specifically located on the X or Y chromosome.
What is the Marfan Syndrone?
Marfan Syndrome is a genetic condition which affects the body's connective tissue. It usually results in long, thin digits and the condition can also affect the heart, skin, joints, eyes and other systems.
How is Marfan syndrome is inherited?
Marfan syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner, which means that only one copy of the mutated gene from an affected parent can cause the condition in their offspring. This disorder is primarily caused by mutations in the FBN1 gene, which encodes the protein fibrillin-1, essential for connective tissue integrity. Individuals with Marfan syndrome have a 50% chance of passing the mutation to each child. Since it is dominant, the severity of the condition can vary widely among affected individuals.
Why did Akhenaten have a female figure?
The latest theory is Marfan's Syndrome. An inherited genetic disorder which mirrors perfectly the aesthetic art work, and the physical abnormalities of Akhenaten.
