Thursday, October 7, 2010

Marfan Syndrome

1. Marfan Syndrome

2.


a. People with Marfan syndrome are usually tall with long, thin arms and legs and spider-like fingers a condition called arachnodactyly. When they stretch out their arms, the length of their arms is much greater than their height.


b.


c.It is obvious at 3-4

d. Family history and Skeletol Exam and eye exam

e.Blood test to see if the parents have it.

f.propranolol has an effect on the disease. Yes. There is no cure for this disease It can be treated by a diet.

4.www.marfan.org/