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Marfan syndrome - symptoms and causes
Marfan syndrome - symptoms and breakthroughs
Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting cognitive tissue. Marfan syndrome affects may organs such as the heart, eyes, blood vessels and skeleton.
Typically, people with Marfan syndrome are tall and thin with long limbs, including fingers.
The symptoms and complications of Marfan syndrome vary from person to person.


Turner Syndrome
Turner syndrome (TS), also known as Ullrich-Turner syndrome, is a rare chromosomal condition that affects females only. It occurs when one of the two X chromosomes is missing or partially missing. It affects 1 in 2,000 female births worldwide. About 50% of those with Turner Syndrome have only one X chromosome, some have complete X chromosome and one partially missing or rearranged X chromosome.


Edwards’ Syndrome (Trisomy 18)
Babies with Edwards’ syndrome may have some or all of the following signs: Low birth weight, Ears set lower on the head, Cleft lip or palate, Clubfoot or clenched fists, Heart, kidney, or spine problems, Breathing or feeding difficulties
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