Marfan syndrome
An inherited disorder that affects connective tissue.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging often required
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects connective tissue — the fibers that support and anchor organs and other structures in the body. It affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels and bones.
Rare: Fewer than 200,000 US cases per year
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