Marfan syndrome

Question 1

Marfans mnemonic

Answer 1

• M = Mitral Valve Prolapse
• A = Aortic dissection , aneurysm , rupture
• R = Retinal Detachment , Lens subluxation
• F = Fibrillin Gene mutation [ AD disease ! ] (etiology )
• A = Arachnodactyly [ Long hands and legs ]
• N = Nasal Voice [ High arched palate ]
• S =
  1. Sternal Excavation / Pectus excavatum or Carinatum
  2. Scoliosis

Question 2

best next step in marfan

Answer 2

eye examination