A CASE REPORT OF RARE PRESENTATION OF MARFANâ??S SYNDROME

Abstract

D. Pavan Kumar1 , G. Vamsi Chaithanya2 , K. Hemanth3 , G. Lokendranath4 , R. Prabhakar Rao5

Marfan syndrome is a heritable condition that affects the connective tissues of Human body. It can affect any body systems including the skeleton, eyes, heart and blood vessels, nervous system, skin, and lungs. Estimates indicate that approximately 1 in 3,000 to 5,000 individuals have Marfan syndrome and most individuals with Marfan’s syndrome have another affected family member which are due to new genetic mutations. We present to you an interesting rare case which reported to our hospital few months back with features of Marfan’s syndrome. Without cardiac or respiratory involvement and associated Mutism and Hypogonadism. In the family no other member was affected.

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