Synonyms: Marfan syndrome
Marfan's syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder with characteristic skeletal, dermatological, cardiac, aortic, ocular and dura mater malformations. Although Marfan's syndrome is a severe, chronic and life-threatening disease, most patients with Marfan's syndrome (MFS) who receive optimal medical care now have a near-normal life expectancy.1
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/multisystem-diseases/marfans-syndrome-pro