26.5-year-old child with a chest concavity,
dislocated lenses of the eye, and a heart
murmur referred to clinic. You ask the
parents about the family history and note
that the mother's side of the family is not
remarkable. However, on the father's side of
the family, there are numerous relatives with
heart problems. The father is not unusually
tall (5'9"-175.26 cm) and has no heart or eye
problems. However, the father's brother
developed aortic dilation and insufficiency at
age 41, was 6'7" tall (200.66 cm), and had a
lean build with joint laxity. What is the
probable diagnosis?
Answers
Answer:
Maybe Heart Cancer
Explanation:
Answer:
The patient has Marfan Syndrome
Explanation:
Marfan syndrome is an inherited disorder that affects connective tissue — the fibers that support and anchor your organs and other structures in your body. Marfan syndrome most commonly affects the heart, eyes, blood vessels and skeleton.
People with Marfan syndrome are usually tall and thin with unusually long arms, legs, fingers and toes. The damage caused by Marfan syndrome can be mild or severe. If your aorta — the large blood vessel that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body — is affected, the condition can become life-threatening.
Treatment usually includes medications to keep your blood pressure low to reduce the strain on your aorta. Regular monitoring to check for damage progression is vital. Many people with Marfan syndrome eventually require preventive surgery to repair the aorta.
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