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Marfan syndrome
An inherited disorder that affects connective tissue where one's body shape is long, with thin arms, hands, and fingers, and when the total arm length is greater than a person's height.
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
Baby0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Incurable but treatment can help
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
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