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Symptoms: Tall, thin stature ~ Long fingers ~ Unusually long arms and legs ~ Curvature of the spine
Chest bone that curves inward or outward ~ Flat feet or high arches ~ Nearsightedness
Weakening of the connective tissue, most dangerously of the aorta

Thursday, May 13, 2004



Chromosomal Abnormality: "Connective tissue is the most abundant tissue in the body. It supports and protects various other tissues, is a vital component of all organs in the body, and provides strength and elasticity to blood vessels. For people with Marfan syndrome, weak connective tissues cause problems of the skin, eyes, blood vessels and bones. " (Thanks, Sharlini!)



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