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Why do Marfan syndrome patients sometimes develop dental problems?
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Patients with Marfan sometimes develop dental problems related to crowding of the teeth caused by a high-arched palate. They can also develop overgrowth and inflammation of the gums, due to those being part of our connective tissue.
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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 portion of Marfan syndrome patients develop myopia?
Myopia (nearsightedness). Most patients with Marfan develop nearsightedness, usually in childhood.
When do problems start with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?
Males with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome develop neurologic problems during infancy. Infants with Lesch-Nyhan syndrome have weak muscle tone (hypotonia) and are unable to develop normally.
What percentage of Marfan syndrome sufferers eventually develop cardiac complications?
About 90% of Marfan patients will develop cardiac complications.
What is the prognosis for Reiter's syndrome?
Most patients recover in three to four months, but about 50% have recurrences for several years. Some patients develop complications
When patients do not have enough fluids they may develop what type of problems?
constipation
What skin problems are common in Sjogren's syndrome?
Many patients with SS also develop a variety of skin problems that include dry patches, vasculitis, and cutaneous B-cell lymphoma. These and other dermatologic disorders are more common in SS than was previously thought.
How many Marfan syndrome sufferers develop ectopia lentis?
Between 50 and 80% of Marfan patients have dislocated lenses.
What special concerns are associated with Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome?
Patients who develop Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome should be thoroughly screened for the presence of a previously undetected cancer
What is Lesch-Nyhan syndrome?
Lesch-Nyhan syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects males. Males with this syndrome develop physical handicaps, mental retardation , and kidney problems.
Kyphosis may develop in what areas of the spine in those suffering from Marfan syndrome?
Marfan patients may develop kyphosis either in the upper (thoracic) spine or the lower (lumbar) spine.
What complications of the lung may develop from Marfan syndrome?
Some patients with Marfan develop cystic disease of the lungs or recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax, which is a condition in which air accumulates in the space around the lungs. Many will also eventually develop emphysema.
