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Is there a connection between hypothyroidism, hypothalamic dysfunction, pituitary dysfunction & marfan syndrome?

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No, there is none: I have reviewed a number of sources on Marfan syndrome and have not been able to find any connection between marfan's and endocrine disorders that you listed above or any other type of endocrine disorder.. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 2/7/2016

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