Marfan Syndrome.
Title: Marfan Syndrome.
Category: /Society & Culture/Education
Details: Words: 1593 | Pages: 6 (approximately 235 words/page)
Marfan Syndrome.
Category: /Society & Culture/Education
Details: Words: 1593 | Pages: 6 (approximately 235 words/page)
What are symptoms of Marfan syndrome?
-Excessive height
-Long arms and legs with long slender fingers and toes
-Nearsightedness (myopia)
-Indented or protruding breast bone
-Curvature of the spine (scoliosis)
-Mild to severe heart problems
Height.
Individuals who have Marfan syndrome are more than likely, unusually tall and slender; with rather long arms, legs, and fingers in relationship to the rest of their body. Being tall is not a severe medical concern, but may create
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needs to include herself in more sedentary activates. The HMO along with the income should cover the hospital bill.
Community Resources.
- Bone and Joint Center at the University of Washington Medical Center:
(206) 598-4288 (outside the Seattle area: 800-440-3280)
-Orthopedic Department at Children's Hospital and Medical Center:
(206) 526-2109
-Orthopedic Department at Harborview Medical Center:
(206) 731-3462
-Orthopedic Department at Seattle VA Hospital:
(206) 764-2800
-UW Physicians Eastside Specialty Center:
(425) 646-7777
-UW Physicians Sports Medicine Clinic:
(206) 543-1552