Marfan, a 'look-alike' disorder, or neither?

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Marfan, a 'look-alike' disorder, or neither?

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Johns Hopkins researchers have compiled what they believe are reliable lists of tell-tale physical signs to help doctors recognize children with Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndromes. Timely and early diagnosis of both genetic disorders can mean the difference between life and death, but some of the most common physical features are also found in people with neither of the syndromes, which can cause confusion.

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Tags: Heart Disease, Marfan Syndrome, Disease and Condition, Children's Health, Doctor, Johns Hopkins Hospital

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Marfan, a 'look-alike' disorder, or neither?

physorg.com — “Johns Hopkins researchers have compiled what they believe are reliable lists of tell-tale physical signs to help doctors recognize children with Marfan and Loeys-Dietz syndromes. Timely and early diagnosis of both genetic disorders can mean the difference between life and death, but some of the most ...View full resource at physorg.com

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