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How do you tell the difference between someone with marfan syndrome and someone whos just skinny and tall for example someone who's 5, 8" and weigh 108?
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Marian syndrome: There is a genetic test for marfan's syndrome. If there is a concern, ask your doctor to order it.
Answered 3/18/2013
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See below: Individual with Marfan syndrome has other abnormalities; dislocated lenses, hypermobile joints, dilation of aortic root, pes excavatum, etc.
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