Article
[Marfan syndrome].
Revista medica de Chile - 1 Nov 2006
Oliva N Pamela, Moreno A Regina, Toledo G M Isabel, Montecinos O Andrea, Molina P Juan
Abstract excerpt
Marfan Syndrome is an autosomic dominant genetic disorder of the elastic fibers of connective tissue. Although neonatal and infant forms of the disease exist, the classic Marfan Syndrome is the most frequent form of presentation in childhood and adolescence, with a hereditary background in 70 to 85% of cases. Due to the natural evolution of the disease, there is a progressive involvement of different organs or...
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