The differential diagnosis of a tall, young person with Marfan-like skeletal features includes homocystinuria (MIM 236300), Beals syndrome (MIM 121050), Marshall–Stickler syndrome (MIM 108300 ...

Several diseases of the connective tissue share some of the features and manifestations of Marfan syndrome, and should be considered in the differential diagnosis (Box 1). Some of these diseases ...

The syndrome affects your: Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that affects your connective tissue to cause many symptoms throughout your body. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Marfan ...

“The diagnostic evaluation for Marfan syndrome is unavoidably complex ... absence of gold standards and its extensive differential diagnosis,” Bart Loeys, MD, of the Center for Medical ...

Danny Saksenberg, from the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, and colleagues explored the potential of AI in diagnosing Marfan syndrome from ordinary online facial images.

Evan Anderson had faced few health problems in his life, but after his diagnosis of Marfan syndrome, doctors discovered something worrisome. His aorta had become weakened due to the condition ...

Marfan Syndrome is diagnosed based on physical signs, eye exams, heart scans like echocardiograms, and genetic testing. Since the symptoms vary and may develop slowly, diagnosis can be delayed ...

Causes and specific symptoms vary by type ... at birth and results from defects in several proteins in the skin. Marfan syndrome affects the bones, ligaments, eyes, heart, and blood vessels.

More information: Danny Saksenberg et al, Pilot study exploring artificial intelligence for facial-image-based diagnosis of Marfan syndrome, Heliyon (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e33858 ...

It can affect many different organs and tissues throughout your body. Marfan syndrome is uncommon. Experts estimate it affects only about one in every 5,000 people. Your symptoms will vary depending ...