Seven Signs of Marfan Syndrome

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In this Pill of Knowledge (PoK) video, Professor Yskert von Kodolitsch presents the seven signs of Marfan syndrome in a clear and simple manner. This scoring system can help anyone who suspects they may have Marfan syndrome to assess their probability of having this rare disease. While this is not a tool for self-diagnosis, it is a useful guide for considering whether to consult a Marfan syndrome specialist for further evaluation.

0:00 Introduction
0:25 What is Marfan Syndrome?
1:05 Should I meet a Marfan specialist?
1:39 Thumb sign plus wrist sign (1 point)
2:35 Funnel chest or pigeon chest (1 point)
3:12 Stretch marks (1 point)
3:54 Surgery of the thoracic aorta (1 point)
4:23 Previous pneumothorax (1 point)
4:55 Family with Marfan syndrome (2 points)
5:13 Ectopia lentis (4 points)

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i am tall, skinny and have a pneumothorax and thats it really

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Great video, I'm tall and lanky and have a dialted Aorta (4.2) but otherwise really none of these symptoms

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