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Does marfan syndrome disease make body thinner?

Q: does marfan syndrome disease make body thinner?

: People with Marfan syndrome are usually tall and thin with unusually long arms, legs, fingers and toes.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

People with Marfan syndrome are usually tall and thin with unusually long arms, legs, fingers and toes.

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Answered 4/22/2022

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A member asked:

Does marfan syndrome disease make body thinner?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr McCornack agreed

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