Marfan’s Syndrome

  • Autosomal dominant – 25% new mutant

Features

  • Skeletal
    • arachnodactyly
    • Long limbs, tall stature
    • Pectus deformity
    • Scoliosis
    • Ligamentous laxity
    • Dislocation or subluxation of patella
    • No osteopenia on xray
  • Cardiac
    • Aortic regurge
    • Aortic dilation
    • Aneurism
  • Ocular
    • Myopic
    • Superior dislocation of the lens

Treatment

  • Aggressive investigation of the heart
  • Early treatment of scoliosis