Marfan Syndrome

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Category/Organ System:	Category:Metabolic (old)
Type:	Category:Medical Problem (old)
Main Diagnosis:	Marfan Syndrome
Sub Diagnosis:	Marfan Syndrome
Diagnosis Code:	87100
Comorbid Diagnosis:	Yes
Charlson Comorbid coding (pre ICD10):	0
Program:	CC & Med
Status:	Currently Collecte d

• Marfan syndrome (or Marfan's syndrome) is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue.
• People with Marfan's are typically tall, with long limbs and long thin fingers.

• The most serious complication is defects of the heart valves and aorta. It may also affect the lungs, eyes, the dural sac surrounding the spinal cord, skeleton and the hard palate.

• For more information go to: Marfan Syndrome