What is Marfan syndrome?
Disease description:
My aunt would like to ask: What are the specific symptoms and effects of Marfan syndrome?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that can significantly affect life expectancy if not properly treated. The main symptoms of Marfan syndrome include abnormal body proportions, spinal deformities, and reduced lung capacity. Abnormal body proportions: the lower body is noticeably longer than the upper body, and arm span is greater than average. Spinal deformities: patients are prone to lateral curvature of the spine or kyphosis. Reduced lung capacity: lung volume is considerably lower than normal.
