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Can you have marfan's and your aorta is normal and never gets bigger ?
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Marfan: It probably happens but can't remember ever seeing a patient without some aortic dilation.
Answered 3/30/2013
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Possible but still: Requires close serial evaluation.
Answered 3/30/2013
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