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Marfan syndrome.
The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons - 1 Sept 2009
Shirley Eric D, Sponseller Paul D
Abstract excerpt
Marfan syndrome is a variable autosomal dominant disorder; most cases result from mutations of fibrillin-1. Diagnosis is guided by the Ghent nosology. The condition may manifest in the cardiovascular and ocular systems. Musculoskeletal manifestations include scoliosis, dural ectasia, protrusio acetabuli, and ligamentous laxity. Compared with patients with idiopathic scoliosis, patients with Marfan syndrome tend...
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