Dermatologic: Easy bruises, scarring, skin fragility. Hematologic: Prolonged bleeding. Dental: TMJ symptoms, periodontal disease, friable oral mucosa and gingiva. Ophthalmologic: Retinal detachment, globe rupture secondary to trauma. [rheumatologyadvisor.com]

This can cause the child to have recurrent, unexplained infections, anemia and easy bruising and bleeding. Treatment includes chemotherapy, radiation and stem cell transplant. [bertsbigadventure.org]

A retrospective study of blindness-scoliosis-arachnodactyly syndrome patients at the Department of Medical Genetics, Erciyes University, between 2009-2010. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

DESIGN AND SETTING A retrospective study of blindness-scoliosis-arachnodactyly syndrome patients at the Department of Medical Genetics, Erciyes University, between 2009-2010. [semanticscholar.org]

" Blindness-scoliosis-arachnodactyly syndrome ". [se-atlas.de]

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Abstract In this report we have described an affected sib in a large Turkish family who appears to have a new distinct dominantly-inherited blindness, scoliosis and arachnodactyly syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

@inproceedings{OrenayBoyacioglu2015AutozygosityIA, title {Autozygosity in a Turkish family with scoliosis, blindness, and arachnodactyly syndrome}, author {Seda Orenay-Boyacioglu and Mustafa Tekin and Munis Dundar}, booktitle {Annals of Saudi medicine [semanticscholar.org]

Sentences Mobile In 2008 Dundar et al. described Turkish family with dominantly-inherited blindness, scoliosis and arachnodactyly. [eng.ichacha.net]

Autosomal recessive inheritance is claimed for several individuals in a consanguineous Turkish family. Mutations in the fibrillin-1 gene ( FBN1 ) on chromosome 15 (15q21.1) are considered responsible for the typical phenotype. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]

Some doctors prescribe antibiotics before dental and surgical procedures to help reduce this risk. Enlarged heart : The heart may become enlarged if a person has a severe mitral valve prolapse. [nutritionhouse.com]

This form of skin infection is difficult to treat with antibiotics alone and typically requires a surgical procedure to remove the involved sweat glands in order to stop the skin inflammation. [healthinhandorganics.com]

Rodding is a surgical procedure where metal rods are inserted into the long bones of the body to strengthen them. OSTEOSARCOMA: Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer in children and adolescents. [bertsbigadventure.org]

Use cautiously with cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, hematologic disorders, leukopenia, kidney disease, liver disease, respiratory disorders, cancer, hypertyraminemia, diabetes, or low blood pressure. [healthinhandorganics.com]

[…] years Annual hearing Annual CBC Annual TSH Sleep study if symptoms Celiac screen if symptoms Echo if symptoms (risk of mitral or aortic valvular disease) Contraception Obesity counseling Transition to adult care List skin conditions associated with T21 Alopecia [brainscape.com]

Arthralgia in 1 to 3 joints or back pain, spondylosis, or spondylolysis/spondylolisthesis. Dislocation in 1 joint or in 1 joint 2 times. 3 soft tissue lesions (e.g., tenosynovitis, epicondylitis, bursitis). Marfanoid habitus. [rheumatologyadvisor.com]

Spinal abnormalities associated with Stickler may become progressively worse and may be associated with back pain. [rarediseases.org]

If the spinal curvature increases to 40 or 50 degrees, the patient may require surgery in order to prevent lung problems, back pain, and further deformity. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Although spondylolisthesis does not usually cause permanent damage, it may lead to back pain and stiffness. Foot pain : Many people with Marfan syndrome have long, slender feet that are flatter than normal. [nutritionhouse.com]

Other features of the marfanoid habitus include long hands and feet, increased skin stretch, joint hypermobility and characteristic changes in the physiology of the pectum. [nature.com]

The combination of clinical abnormalities in these patients did not initially suggest Marfan syndrome or other connective tissue disorders associated with ectopia lentis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

lentis, severe myopia, retinal detachment, glaucoma -lead to severe limitation of visual acuity or total blindness No ocular defects Ectopia lentis Ears Crumpled, 'cabbage leaf like' ears No ear abnormalities Hands Arachnodactyly Arachnodactyly (more [fetalultrasound.com]

Linkage Analysis for Ectopia Lentis Figure 1. Figure 1. Results of Genotyping for Two Fibrillin Gene Markers on Chromosome 15 in a Family with Ectopia Lentis. [nejm.org]

Ectopia lentis. Ectopia lentis is the medical term for dislocation of the lens of the eye. Between 65 and 75% of Marfan patients have dislocated lenses. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Differential diagnosis of MFS Familial ectopia lentis syndrome (ELS) Per the revised Ghent nosology, diagnostic criteria for ELS include ectopia lentis and an FBN1 mutation not previously known to cause aortic root dilatation or dissection, or absence [rheumatologyadvisor.com]

He had been suffering from progressive visual loss and strabismus since he was eight-years-old. His 20-year-old brother had severe kyphoscoliosis, and arachnodactyly of fingers and toes. He was 130 cm tall and was bilaterally blind. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Strabismus and refractive abnormalities are common. [clinicalgate.com]

60 33 frequent (33%) Frequent (79-30%) HP:0000541 8 lens subluxation 60 33 frequent (33%) Frequent (79-30%) HP:0001132 9 esotropia 60 33 frequent (33%) Frequent (79-30%) HP:0000565 10 microphakia 60 33 frequent (33%) Frequent (79-30%) HP:0012376 11 strabismus [malacards.org]

Additional eye abnormalities associated with Stickler syndrome include clouding (opacity) of the lenses of the eyes (cataracts), crossed eyes (strabismus), and abnormal curvature to the cornea (the clear portion of the eye through which light passes) [rarediseases.org]

[…] patellar dislocation, congenital hip dislocation, madelung deformity (chondrodysplasia of distal epiphysis), scoliosis Endocrine: Hypothyroidism, T2DM, low BMD Autoimmune: IBD, increased risk of celiac disease (and hypothyroidism as above) Eye/Ear: strabismus [brainscape.com]

The combination of clinical abnormalities in these patients did not initially suggest Marfan syndrome or other connective tissue disorders associated with ectopia lentis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Evidence from many sources suggests that congenital glaucoma of this type is an autosomal recessive disorder. [disorders.eyes.arizona.edu]

The pathogenesis of this syndrome is not well characterized, and its protean manifestations suggest a defect involving relatively undifferentiated mesenchymal cells or in a commonly occurring substance. [healio.com]

There is no data to suggest that a course beyond 3 to 6 months is necessary. Experts disagree whether the presence of thrombophilias should alter management of VTE. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Physical characteristics commonly associated with Marfan syndrome include a slender and tall body, loose joints, narrow face, and spinal or chest wall abnormalities, such as scoliosis. [nutritionhouse.com]

Other symptoms and physical features associated with Seckel syndrome include an abnormally small head; varying degrees of mental retardation; and/or unusual characteristic facial features including “beak-like” nose, abnormally large eyes, a narrow face [bertsbigadventure.org]