Preferred Label : Marfan Syndrome;
NCIt synonyms : Marfan s Syndrome;
NCIt related terms : Marfan's Syndrome;
NCIt definition : A genetic syndrome inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. It is caused by mutations
in the FBN1 gene. It is characterized by tall stature, elongated extremities, mitral
valve prolapse, aortic dilatation, aortic dissection, and subluxation of the lens.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: An autosomal dominant condition caused by mutation(s) in the FBN1 gene, encoding
fibrillin-1. This condition is characterized by tall stature, disproportionately long
limbs, arachnodactyly, and hyperextensible joints; additional features may include
scoliosis, kyphosis, pectus excavatum/carinatum, mitral valve prolapse, aortic dilatation,
aortic dissection, and upward subluxation of one or both ocular lens.; ACC/AHA: A genetic syndrome inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. It is caused
by mutations in the FBN1 gene. It is characterized by tall stature, elongated extremities,
mitral valve prolapse, aortic dilatation, aortic dissection, and subluxation of the
lens. Diagnosis is made based on the 2010 Revised Ghent Nosology for Marfan syndrome.;
Origin ID : C34807;
UMLS CUI : C0024796;
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