Marfan Syndrome
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This page is about the pre-ICD10 diagnosis coding schema. See the ICD10 Diagnosis List, or the following for similar diagnoses in ICD10:Marfan syndromeClick Expand to show legacy content.
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Category:Metabolic (old) |
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| 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
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- 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