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Understanding Marfan syndrome

By Dr. Omar Adeyemi, MD · · Ophthalmology

Patients often ask us about Marfan syndrome. Here is what our Ophthalmology clinicians want you to know.

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Topic: Marfan syndrome. A connective tissue disease that is characterized by tall stature, elongated extremities, mitral valve prolapse, aortic dilatation, aortic dissection, and subluxation of the lens.

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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.