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The most serious signs and symptoms associated with Marfan syndrome involve the cardiovascular system: undue fatigue, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, racing heartbeats, or chest pain radiating to the back, shoulder, or arm. Cold arms, hands, and feet can also be linked to MFS because of inadequate circulation.
Marfanoid–progeroid–lipodystrophy syndrome (MPL), also known as Marfan lipodystrophy syndrome (MFLS) or progeroid fibrillinopathy, is an extremely rare medical condition which manifests as a variety of symptoms including those usually associated with Marfan syndrome, an appearance resembling that seen in neonatal progeroid syndrome (NPS; also known as Wiedemann–Rautenstrauch syndrome ...
Marfanoid (or Marfanoid habitus) is a constellation of signs resembling those of Marfan syndrome, including long limbs, with an arm span that is at least 1.03 of the height of the individual, and a crowded oral maxilla, sometimes with a high arch in the palate, arachnodactyly, and hyperlaxity.
Congenital contractural arachnodactyly (CCA), also known as Beals–Hecht syndrome, is a rare autosomal dominant congenital connective tissue disorder. [1] As with Marfan syndrome , people with CCA typically have an arm span that is greater than their height and very long fingers and toes . [ 2 ]
Dural ectasia can be asymptomatic, in which case no intervention is necessary. However, it is associated with chronic pain in patients with Marfan syndrome, suggesting it is a structural risk factor. [20] There is no medical consensus on how to manage symptomatic (painful) dural ectasia.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is an inherited, genetic condition. It occurs when there are mutations in the genes that affect the nerves in your feet, legs, hands and arms.
This feature can occur on its own with no underlying health problems, or it can be associated with certain medical conditions, including Marfan syndrome, [1] Ehlers–Danlos syndromes, [2] Loeys–Dietz syndrome, and homocystinuria. [3]
Mare reproductive loss syndrome; Marfan syndrome; Marfanoid–progeroid–lipodystrophy syndrome; Marie Antoinette syndrome; Marinesco–Sjögren syndrome; Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome; Marshall syndrome; Marshall–Smith syndrome; Marshall–White syndrome; MASA syndrome; Mast cell activation syndrome; Mauriac syndrome; Mayer–Rokitansky ...