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Would marfans cause 38 yo to grow taller after yrs of no change? no other symptoms-healthy heart, no curved chest or high palate; slightly nearsighted

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

No: After the bony growth plates have closed, would usually occurs in late adolescence or early adulthood, further change in height should not occur, even in Marfan's syndrome. Good luck.

Dr Harte agreed

Answered 9/28/2015

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A member asked:

Would marfans cause 38 yo to grow taller after yrs of no change? no other symptoms-healthy heart, no curved chest or high palate; slightly nearsighted

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Harte agreed

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