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Marfan syndrome

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Marfan's syndrome
Marfan's syndrome
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Prevention

Spontaneous new mutations leading to Marfan (less than 1/3 of cases) cannot be prevented. However, for those prospective parents with a family history of Marfan syndrome, genetic counseling is recommended.


Review Date: 04/20/2005
Reviewed By: Neal Sondheimer, M.D., PhD., Division of Genetics and Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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