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Did Abe Lincoln have Marfan syndrome?
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.
What did Abraham Lincoln and akhenaten have in common?
Marfan's Syndrome, also known as Froehlich's
How old was Lincoln children when they died?
Edward Baker Lincoln died on February 1, 1850. He was then listed to have died of "Chronic Consumption," but is now thought to have died from Madullary Thyroid Cancer. William Wallace Lincoln died Feburary 20, 1862 of Typhoid Fever. Thomas "Tad" died July 15, 1871 with no confirmation as to why, but is believed today to be because of Tuberculosis. Robert Todd Lincoln died July 26, 1926 in his home.
Abraham Lincoln's son?
Abraham Lincoln had 4 sons. Robert "Todd" Lincoln born in 1843, and died in 1926, at age 82. Robert died of a cerebral hemorrhage induced by Arteriosclerosis. Robert was the only one of Lincoln's four sons, to live past the age of 18. Edward Baker Lincoln or "Eddie" was born in 1846, and died just 6 weeks before his 4th birthday, on February 1, 1850. Census records list "chronic consumption", as the cause of death. Consumption is also known as tuberculosis, which most sources attribute Eddie's death. William Wallace Lincoln or "Willie" was born in December of 1850, and died in February of 1862; he was just 11. The cause of death was likely Typhoid fever contracted by drinking contaminated water. Thomas "Tad" Lincoln was born in April of 1853, and died in July of 1871, at the age of 18. He likely died from tuberculosis. It has been suggested that Abraham Lincoln had a rare genetic cancer, which may have been passed down to all three of his sons, who died young. 95% of the Patients who have possess the genetic trait MEN2B or Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia 2B, develop Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid, a rare genetic cancer, exhibit physical traits such as, a long and tall, marfan-like body shape, large, bumpy lips, and displaced jaws. Dr. John Soto, has suggested that Abraham Lincoln suffered or carried the trait MEN2B, as he had all the physical elements of someone afflicted with MEN2B. If Soto's theory is correct, then patients with MEN2B pass on this trait to 50% of all of their children, through a paternal link, with sons twice as likely to inherit the trait, than daughters. Sons as early as age 4 can develop Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid, which possesses symptoms very similar to tuberculosis. (Weakness, "wasting away") Dr. Soto suggests that Lincoln had the trait, which can be found in his family history, and passed the disorder t0 - his sons Eddie, Willie, and Tad. Dr. Soto suggests that his sons died of Medullary carcinoma of the thyroid, and not tuberculosis, and typhoid fever. Dr. Soto and and medical historian Jacob Appel have recently campaigned to have DNA testing conducted on a pillowcase stained with Lincoln's blood that is owned by the Grand Army of the Republic Civil War Museum and Library in Philadelphia, an effort that has generated considerable debate among privacy advocates.
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 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.
Is Marfan syndrome contagious?
Marfan's syndrome is not contagious. A person can only get it by inheriting it from a parent.
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.
What are other names for Marfan Syndrome?
Marfan Syndrome is also known as Marfan's disease and hereditary connective tissue disorder. In some contexts, it may be referred to as Marfan syndrome type I or simply as a connective tissue disorder. However, the most common and widely recognized name remains Marfan Syndrome.
What effects can marfan syndrome have on a persons life?
They cant exercise as vigorously as someone without Marfan syndrome
What can be some symptoms for Marfan's syndrome?
flat feet an sinked chest are some symptomes of marfan syndrome
Can animals have marfan syndrome?
Marfan syndrome is not naturally found in animals. However, researchers have created mice with Marfan syndrome in laboratories for the purpose of testing medications on them before conducting human trials.
What is the etiology of marfan syndrome?
The etiology of marfan syndrome would be the mutations in the protein FBN1 in the gene chromosome 15.
How many people in the world haves marfan syndrome?
1 in every 5,00o to 7,000 people have Marfan syndrome.
