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Kyphosis may develop in what areas of the spine in those suffering from Marfan syndrome?
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Marfan patients may develop kyphosis either in the upper (thoracic) spine or the lower (lumbar) spine.
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What ratio of the population is suffering from marfan syndrome?
1:97
What percentage of Marfan syndrome sufferers eventually develop cardiac complications?
About 90% of Marfan patients will develop cardiac complications.
What portion of Marfan syndrome patients develop myopia?
Myopia (nearsightedness). Most patients with Marfan develop nearsightedness, usually in childhood.
What is the IQ of a person suffering with marfan syndrome?
Marfan syndrome does not affect IQ. On the contrary, people with Marfan syndrome tend to have above average intelligence. A study found that the average IQ of people with Marfans is 109.3, significantly higher than other people.
Why are x-rays taken of the spines of children with Marfan syndrome?
The child's spine should be x rayed in order to measure the extent of scoliosis or kyphosis.
How many Marfan syndrome sufferers develop ectopia lentis?
Between 50 and 80% of Marfan patients have dislocated lenses.
Why do Marfan syndrome sufferers develop longer bones?
Marfan syndrome causes an increase in the length of the patient's bones, with decreased support from the ligaments that hold the bones together.
How common is glaucoma among Marfan syndrome patients?
This condition is much more prevalent in patients with Marfan syndrome than in the general population.
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 part of the heart is most likely to develop infection in Marfan syndrome sufferers?
In patients with Marfan, it is the abnormal mitral valve that is most likely to become infected.
