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• Marfan syndrome
  ...ect causes an increase in a protein that results in the features of Marfan syndrome. ...n 1896 after noticing striking features in a five-year-old girl. The term "syndrome" is derived from the Greek "σύνδρομον", meaning "concurrence".
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• Marfanoid
  ...arfan syndrome]], but who do not meet the full diagnostic criteria for the syndrome. ...resembling" or "like". Thus, "Marfanoid" can be interpreted as "resembling Marfan".
  2 KB (240 words) - 20:01, 5 February 2024
• Beighton score
  * One point for each elbow that bends backwards * One point for each knee that bends backwards
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• Ghent
  ...nt criteria, which is a set of diagnostic criteria used to identify Marfan syndrome. The term is derived from the city of Ghent in Belgium, where the criteria * [[Marfan Syndrome]]: A genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue. The Ghent
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• Arachnodactyly
  ...rfan Syndrome|Marfan syndrome]] and [[Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome|Ehlers-Danlos syndrome]]. ...os syndrome, [[Homocystinuria|homocystinuria]], and [[Beals Syndrome|Beals syndrome]].
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• Dolichostenomelia
  ...certain genetic disorders, such as [[Marfan Syndrome]] and [[Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome]]. Individuals with this condition have limbs that are disproportionately l ...dition causing the Dolichostenomelia. For example, individuals with Marfan Syndrome may also experience symptoms such as heart problems, eye abnormalities, and
  2 KB (214 words) - 01:33, 8 February 2024
• Poliosis
  ...ch as [[Vitiligo]], [[Waardenburg syndrome]], [[Piebaldism]], and [[Marfan syndrome]]. In these cases, poliosis is often accompanied by other symptoms related ...clude [[Vitiligo]], [[Waardenburg syndrome]], [[Piebaldism]], and [[Marfan syndrome]]. It can also be caused by trauma or injury to the hair follicles.
  2 KB (251 words) - 13:59, 5 February 2024
• Fbn1
  The term "Fbn1" is an abbreviation for "Fibrillin-1". The term "Fibrillin" is derived from the Latin word "fibra", ...dy's connective tissue. Other related disorders include [[Weill-Marchesani syndrome]], [[Acromicric dysplasia]], and [[Geleophysic dysplasia]].
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• Tracheobronchomegaly
  Tracheobronchomegaly, also known as [[Mounier-Kuhn Syndrome]], is a disorder marked by significant enlargement of the trachea and bronc ...ciated with other diseases such as [[Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome]] and [[Marfan Syndrome]].
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• Lattice degeneration
  ..., and certain genetic disorders such as [[Stickler syndrome]] and [[Marfan syndrome]]. ...r photocoagulation or cryotherapy to seal the retinal tears. The prognosis for lattice degeneration is generally good, especially if it is detected early
  2 KB (233 words) - 05:55, 11 February 2024
• Microspherophakia
  ...s such as [[Weill-Marchesani syndrome]], [[Marfan syndrome]], and [[Alport syndrome]]. It can also occur as an isolated condition. The exact cause is unknown, Treatment for Microspherophakia is primarily aimed at managing the symptoms and preventin
  2 KB (235 words) - 01:21, 8 February 2024
• Elastosis
  ...certain genetic disorders such as [[Marfan syndrome]] and [[Ehlers-Danlos syndrome]]. Treatment for elastosis primarily involves managing the symptoms and preventing further d
  1 KB (200 words) - 20:41, 12 February 2024
• MASS syndrome
  == MASS syndrome == '''MASS syndrome''' (pronounced: /mæs/), is a medical condition that is characterized by ''
  2 KB (297 words) - 00:27, 9 February 2024
• Fibrillin
  Fibrillin is crucial for the formation and function of [[elastic fibers]], which provide strength an * [[Marfan syndrome]]: A genetic disorder affecting the body's connective tissue, often caused
  2 KB (224 words) - 21:12, 12 February 2024
• Tulip fingers
  ...ers. Some of these conditions include [[Marfan syndrome]], [[Ehlers-Danlos syndrome]], and [[osteogenesis imperfecta]]. Treatment for tulip fingers primarily involves managing the underlying condition that is
  2 KB (225 words) - 00:41, 9 February 2024
• Saal Bulas syndrome
  == Saal Bulas Syndrome == '''Saal Bulas Syndrome''' (pronunciation: sahl boo-lahs sin-drohm), also known as '''[[Congenital
  2 KB (246 words) - 22:12, 11 February 2024
• FBN1
  '''FBN1''' (/ˈefˈbiːˈenˈwʌn/), short for '''Fibrillin-1''', is a protein that in humans is encoded by the FBN1 gene. ...name "Fibrillin" is derived from the word "fibril", a term in cell biology for a long, thin structure in an organism. The "1" signifies that it is the fir
  2 KB (209 words) - 04:30, 14 February 2024
• Dural ectasia
  ...it can also occur as a result of other conditions, such as [[Ehlers-Danlos syndrome]], or as a complication of spinal surgery. Treatment for dural ectasia focuses on managing symptoms and may include pain management,
  2 KB (212 words) - 00:35, 9 February 2024
• Ectopia lentis
  ...ted with genetic disorders such as [[Marfan syndrome]], [[Weill-Marchesani syndrome]], and [[homocystinuria]]. It can also be caused by trauma to the eye. Treatment for ectopia lentis depends on the severity of the condition and the underlying
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• Fibrillin 1
  ...the FBN1 gene are associated with [[Marfan syndrome]], [[Weill-Marchesani syndrome]], and other related connective tissue disorders. * [[Fibrillin]]: A glycoprotein, which is essential for the formation of elastic fibers found in connective tissue.
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