AIM: To examine evolution of the physical characteristics of Marfan's syndrome throughout childhood. METHODS: 40 children were ascertained during the development of a regional register for Marfan's syndrome. Evolution of the clinical characteristics was determined by repeat evaluation of 10 patients with sporadic Marfan's syndrome and 30 with a family history of the condition. DNA marker studies were used to facilitate diagnosis in those with the familial condition. RESULTS: Musculoskeletal features predominated and evolved throughout childhood. Gene tracking enabled early diagnosis in children with familial Marfan's syndrome. CONCLUSIONS: These observations may aid the clinical diagnosis of Marfan's syndrome in childhood, especially in those with the sporadic condition. Gene tracking has a role in the early diagnosis of familial Marfan's syndrome, allowing appropriate follow up and preventive care.
AIM: To examine evolution of the physical characteristics of Marfan's syndrome throughout childhood. METHODS: 40 children were ascertained during the development of a regional register for Marfan's syndrome. Evolution of the clinical characteristics was determined by repeat evaluation of 10 patients with sporadic Marfan's syndrome and 30 with a family history of the condition. DNA marker studies were used to facilitate diagnosis in those with the familial condition. RESULTS: Musculoskeletal features predominated and evolved throughout childhood. Gene tracking enabled early diagnosis in children with familial Marfan's syndrome. CONCLUSIONS: These observations may aid the clinical diagnosis of Marfan's syndrome in childhood, especially in those with the sporadic condition. Gene tracking has a role in the early diagnosis of familial Marfan's syndrome, allowing appropriate follow up and preventive care.
Authors: P Beighton; A de Paepe; D Danks; G Finidori; T Gedde-Dahl; R Goodman; J G Hall; D W Hollister; W Horton; V A McKusick Journal: Am J Med Genet Date: 1988-03
Authors: G Collod; M C Babron; G Jondeau; M Coulon; J Weissenbach; O Dubourg; J P Bourdarias; C Bonaïti-Pellié; C Junien; C Boileau Journal: Nat Genet Date: 1994-11 Impact factor: 38.330