Clinical Analysis on 24 Children with Marfan Syndrome
- VernacularTitle:马方综合征24例
- Author:
li, LIN
;
yue, YUAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Marfan syndrome;
child;
sinus aortae
- From:Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics
2004;0(08):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the differences of symptoms,physical signs and examinations in childhood and adult patients with Marfan syndrome.Methods Twenty-four children diagnosed as Marfan syndrome were investigated and evaluated synthetically in symptoms,physical signs and examinations.The positive rate of each item was analyzed to find the differences between childhood and adult patients.Results Among 24 patients,thorax and spinal deformity were found in 19 children(79%),leptosome type existed in 16 children(67%),dolichostenomelia was found in 15 children(63%).The dilation of the aortic sinus was detected in 16 children ((67%),)and the dilations of left ventricle and mitral regurgitation were found in 3 children(13%) with echocardiogram.Conclusions It is critical ascertain the abnormalities in cardiovascular system and give intervention,and it is expected to prolong the patients′ life by slowing down the changes in aortic walls.
