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Can you have marfan's and your aorta is normal and never gets bigger ?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Marfan: It probably happens but can't remember ever seeing a patient without some aortic dilation.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 3/30/2013

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Possible but still: Requires close serial evaluation.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 3/30/2013

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A member asked:

Can you have marfan's and your aorta is normal and never gets bigger ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Koch agreed

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Dr Weisberger agreed

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