Marfan Syndrome
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Musculoskeletal Disorders — Saunders Comprehensive Review for the NCLEX-PN▶ 14:22OkayNext up, Marfan syndromeMarfan syndromeBones and Bone Structure — Visual Anatomy & Physiology▶ 19:08Module 6 9 in the chapter brings all of this microscopic growth into a sharp clinical focusIt explores what happens when there is a genetic mutation during these growth phases, specifically discussing Marfan syndromeMarfan syndrome affects the structure of connective tissue throughout the entire body, but one of the most visible effects is on the…Genes and Human Diseases Explained — Pathologic Basis of Disease▶ 2:01One gene, one mutation, large effectThink sickle cell anemia or Marfan syndromeHigh penetrance, meaning if you have the gene, you generally have the problem