Marfan Syndrome

Marfan Syndrome

Signs and Symptoms
Diagnosis
Treatment

Treatment

Care of people with Marfan syndrome has significantly improved over the years. Most people will live a normal life span and have a good quality of life, though they will need more medical attention and treatment than the average person. Because Marfan syndrome affects several different parts of the body, people with Marfan syndrome need to see doctors who specialize in genetics, cardiology, orthopedics, ophthalmology and other specialties as needed.

Most of the features of Marfan syndrome can be treated. As mentioned above, aortic dilation can be managed with medications, regular screening of the aorta by echocardiogram, and surgery to prevent aortic dissection. The eye features can be treated with glasses or, if needed, with surgery.

Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated February 6, 2008