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It is caused by a mutation in the gene for fibrillin-1 on chromosone 15. A variable disorder of the connective tissue that effects many organ systems including the skeleton.eyes,heart,lungs and blood vessels.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMarfan Syndrome is caused by defects in a gene called fibrillin-1.
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When can you get marfan syndrome?
Anyone can get Marfans syndrome, it is a genetic disorder.
Can marfans syndrome cause seizures?
I'm not a doctor...but my husband has marfans and TLE (temporal lobe epilepsy). I get the impression its not very common though.
Can you catch marfans syndrome from someone else?
No, it is a genetic disorder. You are born with it.
Did Joey Ramone have Marfans?
Yes, he suffered from Marfans syndrome. That's why his skin looked so "plastic". Joey also had a mental illness called OCD and his eyes were very bad. The Ramones tour manager Monte Melnick was Joey's personal assistant for many years. NO! There is no evidence that he was ever diagnosed with Marfans syndrome, and he did not suffer from the most important disability related to Marfans which is a very specific heart condition. He was a diagnosed schizophrenic and had severe OCD.
Is Marfan's symdrome a transmitted disease?
Marfan's syndrome is a genetic disorder, so one would inherit it from their biological parents. You can't "catch" marfans syndrome
Does Michael Phelps have Marfans Syndrome?
According to an August 2008 article Phelps does not have Marfans Syndrome. Tests cleared Phelps of Marfan syndrome at the time, but doctors have urged vigilance and the American star still undergoes annual check-ups for the disease.Here is a link to full article: http://www.theage.com.au/news/swimming/does-a-genetic-flaw-make-phelps-great/2008/08/15/1218307227410.html
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.
How long has marfan syndrome been recognised?
Marfan syndrome has been around since Ernesto and Shampoo Money started dating. They had a child who had a child who had a child who had a cousin who had a cousin and that cousin had a child and the child had a friend who knew a guy who knew a guy that had marfans syndrome.
What is the type of mutation that causes Digeorge syndrome?
Deletion Mutation causes DiGeorges Syndrome.
What causes Behcet's syndrome?
The cause of Behcet's syndrome is unknown
What causes bor syndrome?
no
What medical disease did Abraham lincon have?
Theres been an ongoing debate on this issue. Most 'experts' believe he suffered from Marfans disease; he also is claimed to have had smallpox. Some believe he also had cancer. I doubt we will ever really know the truth.
