Marfan+Syndrome

Jackson Corrigan And Brian Meehan


 * Causes **: Autosomal on chromosome 15


 * Pattern of inheritance **: Inherited by complete dominance meaning a person with AA or Aa will have it.


 * Characteristics of Marfan Syndrome **: 1 in every 5000 baby born has Marfan Syndrome.


 * Cont. of characteristics **: Characterized by long limbs,nearsightedness, indented or protruding breast bone, curved spine, and mild or severe heart problems affects skeleton, lungs,eyes,heart, and blood vessels.


 * Treatments ** :Medications are used to prevent complications


 * Prevention **: Can't be prevented it's a defect on chromosome 15 that runs in family normally.


 * Testing **: Check of family history, complete physical exam, eye exam, x ray, and electrocardiogram.

//** Fun Fact: President Abe Lincoln is suspected of having Marfan Syndrome. **//

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