Marfan Syndrome with Atypical Presentation: A Case Report

Authors

  • Sharmin Mahbuba Senior Medical Officer, Department of Paediatrics, BIRDEM, Dhaka
  • Fauzia Mohsin Associate Professor, Department of Paediatrics, BIRDEM and Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka
  • Rubaiya Islam Senior Medical Officer, BIRDEM, Dhaka
  • Tahmina Begum Professor and Head, Department of Paediatrics, BIRDEM and Ibrahim Medical College, Dhaka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/birdem.v4i2.33233

Abstract

Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder that is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait. These cases can be diagnosed by molecular cytogenetic techniques. A modified Ghent criteria using systemic scoring system can also identify these cases in absence of molecular cytogenetic techniques.We report a case of a 6 year 5 month old boy who presented with the complaints of excessive sweating sinceinfancy and protrusion of both eye balls which was non progressive since early childhood. On examination, some skeletal features of Marfan syndrome was found and echocardiogram showed huge dilatation of root of aorta which helped in diagnosis by scoring system.

Birdem Med J 2014; 4(2): 111-114

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Sharmin Mahbuba, Senior Medical Officer, Department of Paediatrics, BIRDEM, Dhaka



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Published

2014-11-10

How to Cite

Mahbuba, S., Mohsin, F., Islam, R., & Begum, T. (2014). Marfan Syndrome with Atypical Presentation: A Case Report. BIRDEM Medical Journal, 4(2), 111–114. https://doi.org/10.3329/birdem.v4i2.33233

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Case Reports