What are 3 symptoms or signs that indicate a person may have Marfan syndrome?

Marfan syndrome features may include:

• Tall and slender build.
• Disproportionately long arms, legs and fingers.
• A breastbone that protrudes outward or dips inward.
• A high, arched palate and crowded teeth.
• Heart murmurs.
• Extreme nearsightedness.
• An abnormally curved spine.
• Flat feet.

At what age is Marfan syndrome usually diagnosed?

We found a median age at diagnose of 19.0 years (range: 0.0-74). The age at diagnosis increased during the study period, uninfluenced by the changes in diagnostic criteria.

Is it hard to diagnose Marfan syndrome?

Marfan syndrome can be difficult to diagnose because the signs and symptoms can vary from person to person. In most cases, a diagnosis will be based on a thorough physical examination and a detailed assessment of a person’s medical and family history.

What is the Ghent diagnostic criteria?

For a final diagnosis, Ghent-1 distinguished between two diagnostic scenarios. First, for the index case: if the family or genetic history was not contributory, major criteria in at least two different organ systems and involvement of a third organ system were required for the diagnosis.

Can you have mild Marfan?

Marfan syndrome can be mild to severe, and may become worse with age, depending on which area is affected and to what degree. In Marfan syndrome, the heart is often affected.

How tall is the average person with Marfan syndrome?

Mean length at birth was 53 +/- 4.4 cm for males and 52.5 +/- 3.5 cm for females. Mean final height was 191.3 +/- 9 cm for males and 175.4 +/- 8.2 cm for females.

What does mild Marfan syndrome look like?

Symptoms of Marfan syndrome family history of the condition. long, narrow face. proportionately small lower jaw and narrow, highly arched palate. usually, tall lean stature with disproportionately long arms and legs.

What is the average lifespan of a person with Marfan syndrome?

Despite the high risk for Marfan related cardiovascular problems, the average life expectancy of those with Marfan syndrome is nearly 70 years. The life expectancy in this syndrome has increased to greater than 25% since 1972.

How do doctors test for Marfan syndrome?

If your doctor suspects Marfan syndrome, one of the first tests he or she may recommend is an echocardiogram. This test uses sound waves to capture real-time images of your heart in motion. It checks the condition of your heart valves and the size of your aorta.

How do you rule out Marfan syndrome?

Genetic testing is often used to confirm the diagnosis of Marfan syndrome. If a Marfan mutation is found, family members can be tested to see if they are also affected.

Do I have Marfan syndrome test?

You should also have tests to identify Marfan features that are not visible during the physical exam, including: Echocardiogram. This test looks at your heart, its valves, and the aorta (blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body). Electrocardiogram (EKG).

What is similar to Marfan syndrome?

Examples of conditions that appear similar but have specific management are Loeys-Dietz syndrome and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.