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Chen L, Liu Y, Jiang J, Fang Q, Zhang Q. Acute ischemic stroke with a diagnosis of Marfan syndrome: A report of 3 cases in multifaceted settings. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37924. [PMID: 38728516 PMCID: PMC11081609 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 05/12/2024] Open
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RATIONALE Marfan syndrome (MFS), which is a dominantly inherited connective tissue disease resulting from a mutation in the FBN1 gene, exhibits variable manifestations affecting the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, ophthalmologic, and pulmonary systems. Notably, neurologic deficiency, which involves ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke, is a rare but severe manifestation. The safety of rt-PA treatment for ischemic stroke caused by MFS is still under discussion. PATIENT CONCERNS In the current report, we discuss 3 atypical MFS cases presented as acute ischemic stroke, compared to those exhibiting cardiovascular and musculoskeletal abnormalities. DIAGNOSES Three patients were diagnosed with acute ischemic stroke accompanied by MFS based on clinical manifestations, imaging examinations, and genetic testings. INTERVENTIONS The first case underwent intravenous thrombolytic therapy with rt-PA, the second case received antiplatelet therapy, and the third case received anticoagulant therapy and perfusion therapy. OUTCOMES The neurologic deficiency of all three patients showed improvement upon discharge, and there were no symptoms of recurrence observed during the follow-up period. LESSONS SUBSECTIONS MFS is a rare etiology in young people with embolic stroke of undetermined source. Physicians should take MFS into consideration when they observe the characteristic symptoms during a consultation. The potential pathogenesis of ischemic stroke secondary to MFS may include cardio-embolism, arterial dissection, and hypoperfusion. Although intravenous thrombolysis is a promising therapy to treat acute ischemic stroke, further examinations should be conducted to rule out contraindications in patients with a suspicion of MFS.
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- Licong Chen
- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, Suzhou Ninth People’s Hospital, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Ng K, Qu B, Cao Q, Liu Z, Guo D, Young CA, Zhang X, Zheng D, Jin G. Predicting Marfan Syndrome in Children With Congenital Ectopia Lentis: Development and Validation of a Nomogram. Transl Vis Sci Technol 2024; 13:15. [PMID: 38502141 PMCID: PMC10959194 DOI: 10.1167/tvst.13.3.15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/20/2024] Open
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Purpose To derive an effective nomogram for predicting Marfan syndrome (MFS) in children with congenital ectopia lentis (CEL) using regularly collected data. Methods Diagnostic standards (Ghent nosology) and genetic test were applied in all patients with CEL to determine the presence or absence of MFS. Three potential MFS predictors were tested and chosen to build a prediction model using logistic regression. The predictive performance of the nomogram was validated internally through time-dependent receiver operating characteristic curves, calibration curves, and decision curve analysis. Results Eyes from 103 patients under 20 years old and with CEL were enrolled in this study. Z score of body mass index (odds ratio [OR] = 0.659; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.453-0.958), corneal curvature radius (OR = 3.397; 95% CI, 1.829-6.307), and aortic root diameter (OR = 2.342; 95% CI, 1.403-3.911) were identified as predictors of MFS. The combination of the above predictors shows good predictive ability, as indicated by area under the curve of 0.889 (95% CI, 0.826-0.953). The calibration curves showed good agreement between the prediction of the nomogram and the actual observations. In addition, decision curve analysis showed that the nomogram was clinically useful and had better discriminatory power in identifying patients with MFS. For better individual prediction, an online MFS calculator was created. Conclusions The nomogram provides accurate and individualized prediction of MFS in children with CEL who cannot be identified with the Ghent criteria, enabling clinicians to personalize treatment plans and improve MFS outcomes. Translational Relevance The prediction model may help clinicians identify MFS in its early stages, which could reduce the likelihood of developing severe symptoms and improve MFS outcomes.
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- Kityee Ng
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Third Affiliated Hospital, Nanchang University, Nanchang, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangdong Provincial Clinical Research Center for Ocular Diseases, Guangzhou, China
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Jiménez-Berríos GA, Vázquez-Folch SJ, Izquierdo N. A Novel Variant in the FBN1 Gene Causing Marfan Syndrome: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e56948. [PMID: 38665719 PMCID: PMC11044074 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.56948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Our purpose is to report a patient with a novel variant in the fibrillin-1 (FBN1) gene causing the Marfan syndrome (MFS). The 29-year-old female patient with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and ocular findings compatible with the MFS had a novel pathogenic mutation on the FBN1 gene. We report on a patient whose clinical findings are compatible with the MFS. This patient's variant on the FBN1 gene leading to the syndrome has not been previously described. Additional investigations are needed to determine whether this variant contributes to the development of camptodactyly in patients with the syndrome.
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- Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences Campus, University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PRI
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Terriaca S, Monastero R, Orlandi A, Balistreri CR. The key role of miRNA in syndromic and sporadic forms of ascending aortic aneurysms as biomarkers and targets of novel therapeutic strategies. Front Genet 2024; 15:1365711. [PMID: 38450200 PMCID: PMC10915088 DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2024.1365711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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Increasing evidence shows that epigenetics also plays a key role in regulating the pathogenetic mechanism of all types of aortic aneurysms. It is well-known that epigenetic factors modulate gene expression. This mechanism appears to be of interest especially knowing the relevance of genetic susceptibility and genetic factors in the complex pathophysiology of aortic aneurysms, and of sporadic forms; in fact, the latter are the result of a close interaction between genetic and modifiable lifestyle factors (i.e., nutrition, smoking, infections, use of drugs, alcohol, sedentary lifestyle, etc.). Epigenetic factors include DNA methylation, post-translational histone modifications, and non-coding RNA. Here, our attention is focused on the role of miRNA in syndromic and sporadic forms of thoracic aortic aneurysms. They could be both biomarkers and targets of novel therapeutic strategies.
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- Sonia Terriaca
- Pathological Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy
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- Section of Neurology, Department of Biomedicine, Neurosciences and Advanced Diagnostics, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Pathological Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Italy
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- Cellular, Molecular, and Clinical Pathological Laboratory, Department of Biomedicine, Neuroscience and Advanced Diagnostics (Bi N D), University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Sama C, Fongwen NT, Chobufo MD, Ajibade A, Roberts M, Greathouse M, Ngonge AL, Adekolu A, Hamirani YS. Frequency of Cardiac Valvulopathies in Patients With Marfan Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e54141. [PMID: 38487153 PMCID: PMC10940034 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/21/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2024] Open
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Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a progressive connective tissue disease with a broad range of clinical manifestations. We sought to establish the spectrum of structural valvular abnormalities as cardiovascular involvement has been identified as the most life-threatening aspect of the syndrome. This was a systematic review with a meta-analysis of studies indexed in Medline from the inception of the database to November 7, 2022. Using the random-effects model, separate Forest and Galbraith plots were generated for each valvular abnormality assessed. Heterogeneity was assessed using the I2 statistics whilst funnel plots and Egger's test were used to assess for publication bias. From a total of 35 studies, a random-effects meta-analysis approximated the pooled summary estimates for the prevalence of cardiac valve abnormalities as mitral valve prolapse 65% (95% CI: 57%-73%); mitral valve regurgitation 40% (95% CI: 29%-51%); aortic valve regurgitation 40% (95% CI: 28%-53%); tricuspid valve prolapse 35% (95% CI: 15%-55%); and tricuspid valve regurgitation 43% (95% CI: 8%-78%). Only one study reported on the involvement of the pulmonary valve (pulmonary valve prolapse was estimated at 5.3% (95% CI: 1.9%-11.1%) in a cohort of 114 patients with MFS). We believe this study provides a description of the structural valvular disease spectrum and may help inform providers and patients in understanding the clinical history of MFS in the current treatment era with its increased life expectancy.
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- Carlson Sama
- Internal Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA
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- Public Health Sciences, Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Addis Ababa, ETH
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- Internal Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA
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- Cardiology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA
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- Cardiology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA
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- Internal Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA
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- Cardiology, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA
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Bhagwatkar SS, Yadav V, Ankar P, Arya N. Graded Mobilization With Pacing Technique for Functional Mobility in a Preoperative Marfan Syndrome Case of Aortic Root Dilation: A Case Report. Cureus 2024; 16:e54591. [PMID: 38524030 PMCID: PMC10959463 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Marfan syndrome (MFS) presents complex cardiovascular manifestations and challenges in management due to its impact on multiple body systems. This case study examines the clinical profile, diagnostic findings, and physiotherapy intervention for a 57-year-old male with MFS who experienced severe aortic and mitral valvular complications. The patient's admission was marked by fatigue, reduced mobility, breathlessness, and a confirmed diagnosis of MFS. Cardiac evaluation revealed severe regurgitation and aortic root dilation. The patient's symptoms were exhaustion, giddiness, dyspnea, and decreased mobility. The objective of this case study was to describe the impact of graded mobilization and pacing techniques in maximizing functional mobility and alleviating symptoms associated with aortic regurgitation and aortic root dilatation through an extensive physiotherapy program. Exercises addressing dyspnea, lung capacity, posture, functional mobility, and fatigue reduction were included in the physiotherapy intervention. The rehabilitation outcome showed a notable shift of score from 3 to 0.5 on the Borg scale of dyspnea, indicating enhanced functional capacity and improved quality of life. Post-rehabilitation, the patient exhibited significant progress in the two-minute walk test. This case highlights the importance of tailored interventions in managing MFS-related cardiac complications.
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- Sawari S Bhagwatkar
- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Cardiorespiratory Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Li L, Huang J, Liu Y. The extracellular matrix glycoprotein fibrillin-1 in health and disease. Front Cell Dev Biol 2024; 11:1302285. [PMID: 38269088 PMCID: PMC10806136 DOI: 10.3389/fcell.2023.1302285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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Fibrillin-1 (FBN1) is a large, cysteine-rich, calcium binding extracellular matrix glycoprotein encoded by FBN1 gene. It serves as a structural component of microfibrils and provides force-bearing mechanical support in elastic and nonelastic connective tissue. As such, mutations in the FBN1 gene can cause a wide variety of genetic diseases such as Marfan syndrome, an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by ocular, skeletal and cardiovascular abnormalities. FBN1 also interacts with numerous microfibril-associated proteins, growth factors and cell membrane receptors, thereby mediating a wide range of biological processes such as cell survival, proliferation, migration and differentiation. Dysregulation of FBN1 is involved in the pathogenesis of many human diseases, such as cancers, cardiovascular disorders and kidney diseases. Paradoxically, both depletion and overexpression of FBN1 upregulate the bioavailability and signal transduction of TGF-β via distinct mechanisms in different settings. In this review, we summarize the structure and expression of FBN1 and present our current understanding of the functional role of FBN1 in various human diseases. This knowledge will allow to develop better strategies for therapeutic intervention of FBN1 related diseases.
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- Li Li
- State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Disease, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Nephrology, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Disease, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Nephrology, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Organ Failure Research, Division of Nephrology, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
- National Clinical Research Center of Kidney Disease, Guangdong Provincial Institute of Nephrology, Guangzhou, China
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Guo D, Li S, Xiao X, Jiang Y, Wang Y, Jin G, Wang J, Ouyang J, Jia X, Sun W, Wang P, Zheng D, Zhang Q. Clinical and Genetic Landscape of Ectopia Lentis Based on a Cohort of Patients From 156 Families. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2024; 65:20. [PMID: 38190127 PMCID: PMC10777873 DOI: 10.1167/iovs.65.1.20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Purpose To extend the mutation spectrum and explore the characteristics of genotypes and ocular phenotypes in ectopia lentis (EL). Methods Variants in all 14 reported EL-associated genes were selected from in-house data sets as well as literature review, and available clinical data were analyzed. Results Likely pathogenic variants in three genes were identified in 156 unrelated families with EL from the in-house cohort, of which 97.4% resulted from variants in FBN1, whereas the remaining were caused by variants in ADAMTSL4 (1.3%) and LTBP2 (1.3%). A comparative analysis of the in-house data and literature review suggested several characteristics: (1) a higher proportion of cysteine involvement variants in FBN1, either variants introducing or eliminating cysteine, and an earlier diagnosis age were presented in our cohort than in published literature; (2) the axial length (AL) and refractive error increased more rapidly with age in preschool EL children than normal children, and the increased rate of AL was slower in patients with surgery than those without surgery; (3) aberrant astigmatism was common in EL; and (4) worse vision and earlier onset age were observed in patients with non-FBN1 variants (all P < 0.05). Conclusions Variants in FBN1 are the predominant cause of EL, with the most common cysteine involvement variants. Early-stage EL manifests refractive error but gradually converts to axial myopia through defocus introduced by lens dislocation. Aberrant astigmatism is a suggestive sign of EL. Non-FBN1 variants cause early-onset and severe phenotypes. These results provide evidence for early diagnosis as well as timely treatment for EL.
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- Dongwei Guo
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangdong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, Guangzhou, China
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Malik H, Soh Z, Nixon TRW, McNinch A, Richards AJ, Alexander P, Martin H, Snead MP. Use of vitreous phenotype as a key clinical marker to identify Ocular-only Stickler syndrome in a family with Marfan syndrome. Eur J Ophthalmol 2024; 34:NP1-NP5. [PMID: 37032444 DOI: 10.1177/11206721231169309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2023]
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This clinical report describes a family with both Marfan and ocular-only Stickler syndromes. We report 2 cases of ocular-only Stickler syndrome and 2 cases of Marfan syndrome concurrent with ocular-only Stickler syndrome. Type 1 Stickler syndrome and Marfan syndrome share many clinical similarities, and it can be difficult to differentiate them solely based on clinical presentation. Vitreous phenotyping allows for the identification of vitreous anomalies pathognomonic of Stickler syndrome, which can guide future gene sequencing. Having the accurate diagnosis of Marfan or type 1 Stickler syndrome is important, as patients with type 1 Stickler syndrome have higher rates of retinal detachment and will benefit from prophylaxis.
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- Hammad Malik
- NHS England Highly Specialised Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service, Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Vitreoretinal Research Group, John van Geest Centre for Brain Repair, University of Cambridge, Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0PY, UK
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- NHS England Highly Specialised Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service, Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
- Vitreoretinal Research Group, John van Geest Centre for Brain Repair, University of Cambridge, Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0PY, UK
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- NHS England Highly Specialised Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service, Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
- Vitreoretinal Research Group, John van Geest Centre for Brain Repair, University of Cambridge, Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0PY, UK
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- NHS England Highly Specialised Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service, Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
- Vitreoretinal Research Group, John van Geest Centre for Brain Repair, University of Cambridge, Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0PY, UK
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- NHS England Highly Specialised Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service, Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- NHS England Highly Specialised Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service, Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
- Vitreoretinal Research Group, John van Geest Centre for Brain Repair, University of Cambridge, Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0PY, UK
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- NHS England Highly Specialised Stickler Syndrome Diagnostic Service, Cambridge University NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
- Vitreoretinal Research Group, John van Geest Centre for Brain Repair, University of Cambridge, Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge, CB2 0PY, UK
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Toshniwal S, Chaturvedi A, Acharya S, Agrawal G, Kumar S. Marfanoid to Mortality: A Case Report on Sudden Cardiac Death Due to Aortic Dissection in a Young Male With Marfanoid Habitus. Cureus 2023; 15:e50651. [PMID: 38229793 PMCID: PMC10790193 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.50651] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 01/18/2024] Open
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This compelling case study unravels a tragic narrative of a 40-year-old male with Marfanoid habitus, navigating the intricate web of Marfan syndrome (MFS) and succumbing to the devastating complications of aortic dissection. The patient's journey underscores the challenges in managing this rare connective tissue disorder, emphasizing the critical interplay between genetic predisposition and cardiovascular pathology. Moreover, the lack of immediate operative intervention due to the critical condition emphasizes the crucial need for timely diagnosis and intervention. The journey from genetic mutation to cardiovascular complications in MFS or related marfanoid habitus is complex and multifaceted. This case study aims to navigate this intricate path, emphasizing the need for a nuanced understanding of the underlying molecular and structural changes. Furthermore, it reinforces the critical role of ongoing cardiovascular monitoring and surgical interventions to prolong survival and enhance the quality of life for individuals grappling with the challenges posed by MFS or related habitus.
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- Saket Toshniwal
- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Cardiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Cardiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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- Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wardha, IND
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Elendu C, Amaechi DC, Elendu TC, Ibhiedu JO, Torubiri AO, Okoye OK. Comprehensive review of aortic aneurysms, dissections, and cardiovascular complications in connective tissue disorders. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e36499. [PMID: 38050214 PMCID: PMC10695548 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000036499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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Connective tissue disorders, including Marfan syndrome (MS) and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), are characterized by genetic mutations affecting connective tissue structural integrity. These disorders significantly elevate the risk of aortic dissection, a life-threatening condition. This comprehensive review delves into the intricate interplay between connective tissue disorders and aortic dissection, shedding light on the clinical features, pathophysiology, genetic underpinnings, diagnostic approaches, clinical management, associated comorbidities, and prognosis, mainly focusing on MS and EDS, while also exploring rare connective tissue disorders and forms of cutis laxa contributing to aortic pathology.
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- Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Awka, Nigeria
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Day W, Jayaram RH, Rubin LE, Grauer JN. Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Who Have Marfan Syndrome: Adverse Events and 5-Year Revision Rates. J Arthroplasty 2023:S0883-5403(23)01098-7. [PMID: 37952742 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.10.052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2023] [Revised: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Marfan syndrome is a rare inherited connective tissue disease, which may be present in patients who have advanced hip pathologies that may require total hip arthroplasty (THA). The postoperative course of patients who have Marfan syndrome following THA has not yet been defined. METHODS Adult patients who have and do not have Marfan syndrome and underwent THA were identified in a national database. Patients diagnosed who had infection, trauma, or neoplasms within the 90 days prior to surgery were excluded. Those who have versus those who did not have Marfan syndrome were matched 1:10 based on age, sex, and a comorbidity index. After matching, 144 patients who have Marfan syndrome and 1,440 who do not have Marfan syndrome were identified. The 90-day postoperative adverse events and 5-year revisions were assessed and compared with multivariable analyses and log rank tests, respectively. RESULTS Multivariable analyses demonstrated that Marfan syndrome was independently associated with greater odds of 90-day adverse events: venous thromboembolic events (odds ratio [OR]: 2.9, P = .001), cardiac events (OR: 4.5, P = .034), pneumonia (OR: 3.5, P < .001), and urinary tract infections (OR: 5.2, P < .001). There was no significant difference in 5-year rates of revision. CONCLUSIONS Following THA, Marfan syndrome was independently associated with greater rates of several 90-day adverse events, but not higher 5-year rates of revision. The identified at-risk adverse events may help guide surgeons to improve perioperative care pathways, while having confidence regarding joint survival of THA in this rare disease population.
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- Wesley Day
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut
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Isselbacher EM, Preventza O, Hamilton Black J, Augoustides JG, Beck AW, Bolen MA, Braverman AC, Bray BE, Brown-Zimmerman MM, Chen EP, Collins TJ, DeAnda A, Fanola CL, Girardi LN, Hicks CW, Hui DS, Schuyler Jones W, Kalahasti V, Kim KM, Milewicz DM, Oderich GS, Ogbechie L, Promes SB, Ross EG, Schermerhorn ML, Singleton Times S, Tseng EE, Wang GJ, Woo YJ, Faxon DP, Upchurch GR, Aday AW, Azizzadeh A, Boisen M, Hawkins B, Kramer CM, Luc JGY, MacGillivray TE, Malaisrie SC, Osteen K, Patel HJ, Patel PJ, Popescu WM, Rodriguez E, Sorber R, Tsao PS, Santos Volgman A, Beckman JA, Otto CM, O'Gara PT, Armbruster A, Birtcher KK, de Las Fuentes L, Deswal A, Dixon DL, Gorenek B, Haynes N, Hernandez AF, Joglar JA, Jones WS, Mark D, Mukherjee D, Palaniappan L, Piano MR, Rab T, Spatz ES, Tamis-Holland JE, Woo YJ. 2022 ACC/AHA guideline for the diagnosis and management of aortic disease: A report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2023; 166:e182-e331. [PMID: 37389507 PMCID: PMC10784847 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/01/2023]
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AIM The "2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease" provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, genetic evaluation and family screening, medical therapy, endovascular and surgical treatment, and long-term surveillance of patients with aortic disease across its multiple clinical presentation subsets (ie, asymptomatic, stable symptomatic, and acute aortic syndromes). METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted from January 2021 to April 2021, encompassing studies, reviews, and other evidence conducted on human subjects that were published in English from PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, CINHL Complete, and other selected databases relevant to this guideline. Additional relevant studies, published through June 2022 during the guideline writing process, were also considered by the writing committee, where appropriate. STRUCTURE Recommendations from previously published AHA/ACC guidelines on thoracic aortic disease, peripheral artery disease, and bicuspid aortic valve disease have been updated with new evidence to guide clinicians. In addition, new recommendations addressing comprehensive care for patients with aortic disease have been developed. There is added emphasis on the role of shared decision making, especially in the management of patients with aortic disease both before and during pregnancy. The is also an increased emphasis on the importance of institutional interventional volume and multidisciplinary aortic team expertise in the care of patients with aortic disease.
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Vara G, Vornetti G, Spinardi L. Iatrogenic Spinal Intradural Hemorrhage in a Patient with Dural Ectasia in Marfan Syndrome. Can J Neurol Sci 2023:1-2. [PMID: 37795607 DOI: 10.1017/cjn.2023.288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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- Giulio Vara
- University of Bologna, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Ospedale Civile Umberto I, Lugo (RA), Emilia Romagna, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze Biomediche e Neuromotorie, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- University of Bologna, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Shahzamani M, Shirvani F, Tavakoli N, Sedighi M. Bentall Procedure to Repair Acute Type a Aortic Dissection in Pregnant Marfan Syndrome Woman With Preservation of Pregnancy. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2023; 57:787-790. [PMID: 37096976 DOI: 10.1177/15385744231173191] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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Background: Acute aortic dissection is the most common life-threatening disorder classically presenting with tearing chest pain radiating to the back yet can have deceiving clinical presentations.Case presentation: The patient was a 22-year-old pregnant woman (gravida 6, para 4, abortion1) at 26 weeks of gestation. She was a known case of Marfan syndrome who developed acute type A aortic dissection during pregnancy. Repair of aortic dissection was done through the Bentall procedure with a composite mechanical valved conduit while Fetal heart rate (FHR) was simultaneously monitored during surgery. Three months after surgical repair, the newborn was delivered via cesarean, and both mother and baby survived without any complications.Conclusions: In this case, we demonstrated that repair of type A aortic dissection can be done in pregnant women with preservation of fetus in the uterus through close cooperation among all members of a multi-disciplinary team.
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- Mehran Shahzamani
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, Shahid Chamran Heart Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
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- Trauma and Injury Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Trauma and Injury Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Yoshida Y, Doi T, Oka H, Kato S, Ohtomo N, Nakamoto H, Takeda N, Inuzuka R, Yagi H, Oshima Y, Tanaka S, Fukatsu K, Taniguchi Y. Reduced volume and altered composition of paraspinal muscles in Marfan syndrome: A retrospective cohort study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35382. [PMID: 37773813 PMCID: PMC10545292 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/01/2023] Open
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Retrospective cohort study. Spinal deformities in patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS) are distinct from those in patients with idiopathic scoliosis (IS). It is more prone to progression and more likely to present with sagittal malalignment than IS. However, the etiology of this characteristic spinal deformity in MFS remains unclear. This study aimed to determine the spinal musculature characteristics in patients with MFS on the hypothesis that the paraspinal muscles of patients with MFS would be qualitatively or quantitatively different from those of patients with IS. Seventeen consecutive patients with MFS aged 25 years or younger undergoing surgery for scoliosis in our hospital were compared with age- and sex-matched patients with IS undergoing surgery for scoliosis. The body size-adjusted relative cross-sectional area (rCSA), fatty infiltration ratio (FI%), and relative functional cross-sectional area (rFCSA) of the psoas muscles (PM) and paravertebral muscles (PVM) at L3/4 and L4/5 were measured using preoperative T2-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Functional CSA was defined as total CSA minus the fatty infiltration area of each muscle and rFCSA was calculated as the body size-adjusted functional CSA. The rCSA of the PM at L3/4 and L4/5 was significantly smaller in the MFS group than in the IS group (L3/4, P = .021; L4/5, P = .002). The FI% of the PM at L4/5 was significantly higher in the MFS group (P = .044). Consequently, the rFCSA of the PM at L3/4 and L4/5 and the rFCSA of the PVM at L3/4 in the MFS group were significantly smaller than those in the IS group (PM at L3/4, P = .021; PM at L4/5, P = .001; PVM at L3/4, P = .025). Compared with patients with IS, patients with MFS exhibited significantly decreased body-size-adjusted CSA of the PM and reduced body-size-adjusted functional CSA of the PVM and PM. These findings may partially explain the characteristics of distinctive spinal deformities in patients with MFS.
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- Yuichi Yoshida
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tokyo Women’s Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Musculoskeletal AI System Development, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Marfan syndrome center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Marfan syndrome center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Department of Pediatrics, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Marfan syndrome center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Marfan syndrome center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
- Surgical Center, The University of Tokyo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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Ekhator C, Devi M, Barker C, Safdar S, Irfan R, Malineni J, Hussain I, Bisharat P, Ramadhan A, Abdelaziz AM, Bellegarde SB, Saddique MN. Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome: Unraveling a Rare Vascular Disorder. Cureus 2023; 15:e44906. [PMID: 37692180 PMCID: PMC10491927 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/08/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
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Arterial tortuosity syndrome (ATS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal twists and turns of arteries, leading to cardiovascular complications. This syndrome, first reported around 55 years ago, is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner and affects both genders. ATS manifests primarily in childhood, with arterial abnormalities disrupting blood circulation, increasing shear stress, and causing complications, such as atherosclerosis and strokes. This article reviews the genetics, etiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, associated conditions, management, and challenges of ATS. The syndrome's genetic cause is linked to mutations in the SLC2A10 gene, affecting collagen and elastin synthesis. Arterial tortuosity, a complex phenomenon, arises from factors such as vessel elongation, anatomic fixation, and vessel diameter. ATS is one of many conditions associated with arterial tortuosity, including Marfan syndrome and Loeys-Dietz syndrome. Recent studies highlight arterial tortuosity's potential as a prognostic indicator for adverse cardiovascular events. Management requires a multidisciplinary approach, and surveillance and prevention play key roles. Despite challenges, advancements in understanding ATS offer hope for targeted therapies and improved patient care.
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- Chukwuyem Ekhator
- Neuro-Oncology, College of Osteopathic Medicine, New York Institute of Technology, Old Westbury, USA
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- Public Health, University of South Florida, Tampa, USA
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- Medicine and Surgery, Maharajah's Institute of Medical Sciences, Vizianagaram, IND
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- Medicine and Surgery, Khyber Medical University, Peshawar, PAK
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- Medicine, Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Yogyakarta, IDN
- Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta, IDN
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- Internal Medicine, Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, EGY
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- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, American University of Antigua, St. John's, ATG
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Belharty N, Siagh S, El Ghali T, Doghmi N, Cherti M. Marfan Syndrome, Giant Ascending Aortic Aneurysm, and Left Ventricular Noncompaction: The Heart in Jeopardy! Cureus 2023; 15:e44117. [PMID: 37750108 PMCID: PMC10518205 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023] Open
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Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a heritable connective tissue disorder that is caused by a mutation of the FBN1 gene. It is characterized by cardiovascular, skeletal, and ocular manifestations, with thoracic aortic aneurysms being the main cardiovascular complication. Unconventionally, MFS can present with left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC), which introduces a supplementary aspect of cardiac dysfunction. We herein report the case of a 42-year-old male with MFS who presented with congestive heart failure and cardiogenic shock. His transthoracic echocardiography revealed a giant aortic root aneurysm, causing severe aortic regurgitation and dilated cardiomyopathy, along with LVNC. This case provides a brief overview of this rare medical condition, particularly the natural history of ascending thoracic aortic aneurysm, which is considered a silent complication and the most life-threatening one, combined with LVNC that correspondingly impairs the heart.
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- Najlaa Belharty
- Department of Cardiology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Cardiology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Cardiology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Cardiology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR
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- Department of Cardiology B, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University, Rabat, MAR
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Soto ME, Pérez-Torres I, Manzano-Pech L, Soria-Castro E, Morales-Marín A, Ramírez-Marroquín ES, Martínez-Hernández H, Herrera-Alarcón V, Guarner-Lans V. Reduced Levels of Selenium and Thioredoxin Reductase in the Thoracic Aorta Could Contribute to Aneurysm Formation in Patients with Marfan Syndrome. Int J Mol Sci 2023; 24:10429. [PMID: 37445606 DOI: 10.3390/ijms241310429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 06/17/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 07/15/2023] Open
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Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant disorder caused by a heterozygous mutation of the FBN1 gene. MFS patients present oxidative stress that disturbs redox homeostasis. Redox homeostasis depends in part on the enzymatic antioxidant system, which includes thioredoxin reductase (TrxR) and glutathione peroxidases (GPx), both of which require an adequate concentration of selenium (Se). Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine if Se levels are decreased in the TAA of patients with MFS since this could contribute to the formation of an aneurysm in these patients. The results show that interleukins IL-1β, IL-6 TGF-β1, and TNF-α (p ≤ 0.03), and carbonylation (p ≤ 0.03) were increased in the TAA of patients with MFS in comparison with control subjects, while Se, thiols (p = 0.02), TrxR, and GPx (p ≤ 0.001) were decreased. TLR4 and NOX1 (p ≤ 0.03), MMP9 and MMP2 (p = 0.04) and NOS2 (p < 0.001) were also increased. Therefore, Se concentrations are decreased in the TAA of MFS, which can contribute to a decrease in the activities of TrxR and GPx, and thiol groups. A decrease in the activities of these enzymes can lead to the loss of redox homeostasis, which can, in turn, lead to an increase in the pro-inflammatory interleukins associated with the overexpression of MMP9 and MMP2.
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- María Elena Soto
- Department of Immunology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano 1, Sección XVI, Tlalpan, México City 14080, Mexico
- Department of the Cardiovascular Line, Division of the American British Cowdray Medical Center, Sur 136 No. 116 Col. Las Américas, México City 01120, México
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biomedicine, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, México City 14080, Mexico
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biomedicine, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, México City 14080, Mexico
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- Department of Cardiovascular Biomedicine, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, México City 14080, Mexico
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- Deparment Cardiothoracic Surgery Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, México City 14080, Mexico
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- Deparment Cardiothoracic Surgery Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, México City 14080, Mexico
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- Deparment Cardiothoracic Surgery Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, México City 14080, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología Ignacio Chávez, Juan Badiano 1, Sección XVI, Tlalpan, México City 14080, Mexico
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Price-Kuehne F, Omoyinmi E, Younes M, Edwards M, Eleftheriou D, Brogan P. Case report: marfan syndrome (MFS) mimicking cutaneous vasculitis. Front Pediatr 2023; 11:1205255. [PMID: 37397156 PMCID: PMC10308279 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2023.1205255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder caused by variants in the extracellular microfibril fibrillin (FBN1) gene. Here we report an FBN1 variant in a child with an unusual skin rash mimicking cutaneous vasculitis, and mild aortic root dilatation. The case was complicated by lack of typical skeletal MFS phenotype; and severe needle phobia preventing any blood testing for workup of suspected vasculitis. Therefore inflammatory markers, autoantibody profile and general hematology/biochemistry results were unknown. Diagnosis of MFS was made via genetic testing of a saliva sample alone using a next-generation sequencing (NGS) targeted gene panel designed to screen for monogenic forms of vasculitis and noninflammatory vasculopathic mimics. This revealed the patient was heterozygous for a pathogenic frameshift variant in FBN1; NM_000138, c.1211delC, p.(Pro404Hisfs*44), predicted to cause premature protein truncation leading to loss of function. The variant has not been detected in control populations and has previously been detected in individuals with MFS. This rapid diagnosis significantly impacted the patient management: avoidance of invasive investigations; avoidance of unnecessary immunosuppression; facilitating genetic counselling of the index case and family; and directly informing lifelong monitoring and ongoing treatment for aortic root involvement from MFS. This case further emphasizes the diagnostic utility of NGS early in the diagnostic workup of paediatric patients referred with suspected vasculitis, and we emphasize that MFS can present with cutaneous vasculitic-like features in the absence of the typical Marfanoid skeletal phenotype.
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- Fiona Price-Kuehne
- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Department, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
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- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Department, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory, Royal Brompton Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Clinical Genetics and Genomics Laboratory, Royal Brompton Hospital, Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Department, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
- Rheumatology Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundations Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Department, University College London Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, London, United Kingdom
- Rheumatology Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Foundations Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Isselbacher EM, Preventza O, Hamilton Black Iii J, Augoustides JG, Beck AW, Bolen MA, Braverman AC, Bray BE, Brown-Zimmerman MM, Chen EP, Collins TJ, DeAnda A, Fanola CL, Girardi LN, Hicks CW, Hui DS, Jones WS, Kalahasti V, Kim KM, Milewicz DM, Oderich GS, Ogbechie L, Promes SB, Ross EG, Schermerhorn ML, Times SS, Tseng EE, Wang GJ, Woo YJ. 2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease: A Report of the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol 2022; 80:e223-e393. [PMID: 36334952 PMCID: PMC9860464 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2022.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 47.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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AIM The "2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease" provides recommendations to guide clinicians in the diagnosis, genetic evaluation and family screening, medical therapy, endovascular and surgical treatment, and long-term surveillance of patients with aortic disease across its multiple clinical presentation subsets (ie, asymptomatic, stable symptomatic, and acute aortic syndromes). METHODS A comprehensive literature search was conducted from January 2021 to April 2021, encompassing studies, reviews, and other evidence conducted on human subjects that were published in English from PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Library, CINHL Complete, and other selected databases relevant to this guideline. Additional relevant studies, published through June 2022 during the guideline writing process, were also considered by the writing committee, where appropriate. STRUCTURE Recommendations from previously published AHA/ACC guidelines on thoracic aortic disease, peripheral artery disease, and bicuspid aortic valve disease have been updated with new evidence to guide clinicians. In addition, new recommendations addressing comprehensive care for patients with aortic disease have been developed. There is added emphasis on the role of shared decision making, especially in the management of patients with aortic disease both before and during pregnancy. The is also an increased emphasis on the importance of institutional interventional volume and multidisciplinary aortic team expertise in the care of patients with aortic disease.
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, AlGhamdi A, Alkhwaiter L, Alsulimani A, Suliman I. A Forme Fruste of Marfan Syndrome: A Case Report. Cureus 2022; 14:e31231. [PMID: 36505128 PMCID: PMC9730431 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.31231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Marfan syndrome (MFS), an inherited connective tissue disorder, is caused by a mutation in the FBN1 gene. MFS is characterized by manifestations in the musculoskeletal system (joint laxity, scoliosis), the cardiovascular system (aortic dilation), and the ocular system (ectopic lens). We report a case of a 37-year-old male with a genetically confirmed MFS. His mother and brother were also both confirmed cases of MFS. While the patient exhibited the characteristic physical features of MFS in general appearance, he did not show any cardiac manifestations of the disease. This report highlights a case of the familial occurrence of MFS and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the forme fruste of MFS.
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Maharana PK, Sahay P, Mandal S, Lakshmi CC, Goel S, Nagpal R, Sinha R, Agarwal T, Sharma N, Titiyal JS. Outcomes of surgical intervention in cases of ectopia lentis. Indian J Ophthalmol 2022; 70:2432-2438. [PMID: 35791125 PMCID: PMC9426199 DOI: 10.4103/ijo.ijo_255_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes of surgical intervention in cases of ectopia lentis. Methods: This retrospective study included all cases of ectopia lentis that presented between June 2015 and March 2019 in a tertiary care center. They were reviewed retrospectively. The corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA), severity of lens subluxation, type of surgery, intra-operative and post-operative complication, and specular count were recorded. Results: Seventy-eight eyes of 57 cases with a mean age at surgery of 14.73 years were analyzed. Intra-lenticular lens aspiration was the most common (n-62/78; 79.5%) surgical procedure followed by lens aspiration, intra-capsular cataract extraction, phaco-aspiration, and pars-plana lensectomy. Simultaneous intra-ocular lens (IOL) implantation was performed in 46.2% (n-32/78) of the eyes. The mean CDVA improved from 0.85 ± 0.55 logMAR to 0.44 ± 0.29 logMAR at 6 weeks follow-up. The post-operative CDVA was significantly better in the pseudo-phakic group compared to the aphakic group (p-0.02). The patient’s age at the time of surgery and the degree of subluxation did not impact the final visual outcome. Intra-operative complication included vitreous hemorrhage (n-1) and lens matter drop (n-1). Post-operative complications were noted in 26.9% of the eyes (n-21/78) with a higher complication rate in the pseudo-phakic group (p-0.00). A second intervention was required in 7.7% of the eyes (n-6/78). Conclusion: Age and degree of subluxation at the time of surgery do not influence the final visual outcome in cases of ectopia lentis undergoing lens extraction surgery. IOL implantation results in better visual outcomes but is associated with a high complication rate.
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- Prafulla K Maharana
- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Kim JM, Kim JY, Sung JY, Hwang JY, Lee YH. Intercalary staphyloma after strabismus surgery in a patient with Marfan syndrome: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29468. [PMID: 35713458 PMCID: PMC9276189 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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RATIONALE A few cases of intercalary staphyloma have been reported in patients with Marfan syndrome, but we believe that this is the first case of intercalary staphyloma in Marfan syndrome developing after strabismus surgery. PATIENT CONCERNS A 9-year-old girl diagnosed with Marfan syndrome visited a strabismus clinic for treatment of esotropia. Both eyes were aphakic and had 60 prism diopter esotropia at distance and 55 prism diopter esotropia at near. There were no corneal, conjunctival, or scleral abnormalities. Six millimeters of recession was performed on both medial rectus muscles via an inferonasal fornix approach under general anesthesia. 5 days after surgery, a dark gray protruding lesion was observed on the upper nasal side of the left eye. DIAGNOSES Intraocular ultrasonography showed no bleeding, retinal detachment, or other abnormal findings. Computed tomography showed a conical protrusion of the scleral wall which was diagnosed as intercalary staphyloma. INTERVENTIONS To reduce risk of progression of the staphyloma in the left eye and to reduce risk of development of a new staphyloma, intraocular pressure lowering eye drops were administered. OUTCOMES We just observed it without any intervention except the intraocular pressures lowering eye drops. It remained stable for 12 months. LESSONS Clinicians need to be alert to the possibility of this serious complication in Marfan syndrome patients after minor surgical trauma, which can occur during uneventful strabismus surgery.
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- Ju Mi Kim
- Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, College of Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Korea
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Chungnam National University Hospital, Korea
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Burke CR, Bavaria J. Response to: Correspondence on 'The personalized external aortic root support procedure: interesting niche or ready for prime time?' by Anderson. Heart 2022; 108:744-745. [PMID: 35264417 DOI: 10.1136/heartjnl-2021-320557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Cardiac Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Chen H, Ng KY, Li S, Jin G, Cao Q, Lian Z, Luo X, Ding X, Zheng D. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE FOVEAL MICROVASCULATURE IN CHILDREN WITH MARFAN SYNDROME: An Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Study. Retina 2022; 42:138-151. [PMID: 34935768 PMCID: PMC8687615 DOI: 10.1097/iae.0000000000003272] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the characteristics of foveal microvasculature in children with Marfan syndrome (MFS). METHODS Ninety eyes from 45 MFS patients and 76 eyes from 38 healthy individuals of age-matched, sex-matched, and axial length-matched were enrolled. Characteristics of the superficial capillary plexus including the vessel density, perfusion density, and foveal avascular zone were analyzed by optical coherence tomography angiography. RESULTS The vessel density and the circularity index of the foveal avascular zone were significantly decreased in the MFS group compared with the controls (P = 0.017 and P = 0.004 respectively). In MFS group, the central vessel density (P = 0.003) and perfusion density (P = 0.001) were negatively correlated with the best-corrected visual acuity. The foveal avascular zone area was correlated with the aortic diameters (P = 0.001) and the paratemporal perfusion density was correlated with the ejection fraction (P = 0.003). Moreover, the paratemporal perfusion density and the circularity index of foveal avascular zone were found to be correlated with the aortic Z-score (P < 0.001 and P = 0.003 respectively). CONCLUSION Retinal microvascular decrease and its correlation with best-corrected visual acuity and cardiac functions were observed in the MFS group. The optical coherence tomography angiography may help to characterize the underlying pathophysiology features of MFS and enable early detection and prevention of vascular changes in MFS.
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- Hui Chen
- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China.
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Tuttolomondo D, De Filippo M, Sartorio D, Nicolini F, Niccoli G, Gaibazzi N. Peri-vascular adipose tissue attenuation on chest computed tomography in patients with Marfan Syndrome: a case series. Acta Biomed 2021; 92:e2021468. [PMID: 34747387 PMCID: PMC10523050 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v92is1.11669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK Marfan Syndrome is a genetic disorder that determines histopathological alterations of the aortic vascular wall leading to increased inflammatory component. The peri-vascular adipose tissue attenuation is a method able to capture localized vascular inflammation by mapping spatial changes of perivascular tissue attenuation on computed tomography. METHODS We measured peri-vascular adipose tissue attenuation around the ascending aorta in three consecutive subjects with confirmed genetic diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome. All subjects received the genetic diagnosis of fibrillin-1 gene mutation as part of the family screening of patients with known Marfan Syndrome. Chest computed tomography was performed in such asymptomatic subjects after genetic confirmation of Marfan Syndrome. None of these subjects showed aortic aneurysms or suffered from chronic inflammatory/infectious disease. RESULTS In the three subjects identified with Marfan Syndrome the value of aortic peri-vascular adipose tissue attenuation measured at chest computed tomography was higher than normal and the volume of aortic peri-vascular adipose tissue was lower. CONCLUSION These preliminary observations suggest that peri-vascular adipose tissue attenuation is unexpectedly high in patients with Marfan Syndrome, notwithstanding the normal aortic diameter at the time of computed tomography. Whether this observation may find a clinical use in suspected Marfan Syndrome or in predicting aortic complications in Marfan Syndrome is worth to be assessed in prospective studies.
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- Domenico Tuttolomondo
- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Parma University Hospital, Via Gramsci 14, 43125, Parma, Italy..
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Unit of Radiologic Science, Parma University Hospital, Via Gramsci 14, 43125, Parma, Italy..
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- Department of Cardiology, Parma University Hospital, Via Gramsci 14, 43125, Parma, Italy..
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Parma University Hospital, Via Gramsci 14, 43125, Parma, Italy..
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- Department of Cardiology, Parma University Hospital, Via Gramsci 14, 43125, Parma, Italy..
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- Department of Cardiology, Parma University Hospital, Via Gramsci 14, 43125, Parma, Italy..
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Moshirfar M, Barke MR, Huynh R, Waite AJ, Ply B, Ronquillo YC, Hoopes PC. Controversy and Consideration of Refractive Surgery in Patients with Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue. J Clin Med 2021; 10:3769. [PMID: 34501218 PMCID: PMC8432249 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10173769] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Revised: 08/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Heritable Disorders of Connective Tissue (HDCTs) are syndromes that disrupt connective tissue integrity. They include Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI), Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Marfan Syndrome (MFS), Loeys-Dietz Syndrome (LDS), Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), Stickler Syndrome (STL), Wagner Syndrome, and Pseudoxanthoma Elasticum (PXE). Because many patients with HDCTs have ocular symptoms, commonly myopia, they will often present to the clinic seeking refractive surgery. Currently, corrective measures are limited, as the FDA contraindicates laser-assisted in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) in EDS and discourages the procedure in OI and MFS due to a theoretically increased risk of post-LASIK ectasia, poor wound healing, poor refractive predictability, underlying keratoconus, and globe rupture. While these disorders present with a wide range of ocular manifestations that are associated with an increased risk of post-LASIK complications (e.g., thinned corneas, ocular fragility, keratoconus, glaucoma, ectopia lentis, retinal detachment, angioid streaks, and ocular surface disease), their occurrence and severity are highly variable among patients. Therefore, an HDCT diagnosis should not warrant an immediate disqualification for refractive surgery. Patients with minimal ocular manifestations can consider LASIK. In contrast, those with preoperative signs of corneal thinning and ocular fragility may find the combination of collagen cross-linking (CXL) with either photorefractive keratotomy (PRK), small incision lenticule extraction (SMILE) or a phakic intraocular lens (pIOL) implant to be more suitable options. However, evidence of refractive surgery performed on patients with HDCTs is limited, and surgeons must fully inform patients of the unknown risks and complications before proceeding. This paper serves as a guideline for future studies to evaluate refractive surgery outcomes in patients with HDCTs.
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- Majid Moshirfar
- Hoopes Vision Research Center, Hoopes Vision, Draper, UT 84020, USA; (B.P.); (Y.C.R.); (P.C.H.)
- John A. Moran Eye Center, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA
- Utah Lions Eye Bank, Murray, UT 84107, USA
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- McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA;
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- University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA;
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- A.T. Still University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, AZ 85206, USA;
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- Hoopes Vision Research Center, Hoopes Vision, Draper, UT 84020, USA; (B.P.); (Y.C.R.); (P.C.H.)
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- Hoopes Vision Research Center, Hoopes Vision, Draper, UT 84020, USA; (B.P.); (Y.C.R.); (P.C.H.)
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- Hoopes Vision Research Center, Hoopes Vision, Draper, UT 84020, USA; (B.P.); (Y.C.R.); (P.C.H.)
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Stein R, Padilla RM, Wynn G. Giant Right Coronary Ostial Aneurysm in a Patient With Marfan Syndrome. Cureus 2021; 13:e13627. [PMID: 33816026 PMCID: PMC8011626 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.13627] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aortic root dilation and aortic insufficiency are prominent causes of morbidity in Marfan syndrome. These pathologies necessitate surgical repair, including aortic root and aortic valve replacement procedures, to improve prognosis. Coronary artery aneurysms, particularly giant coronary ostial aneurysms, are rare complications of these surgeries in the Marfan population. Due to the significant life-threatening sequelae of coronary artery aneurysms, it is imperative to bring attention regarding this complication to the radiologist assessing thoracic imaging in this patient population.
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- Rachel Stein
- Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, USA
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- Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, USA
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- Radiology, University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville, Jacksonville, USA
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Uppalapati VK, Kundu N, Nag DS, Shukla R. Blunt Injury Forearm Debridement Under Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia for a Marfan Syndrome Patient. Cureus 2021; 13:e12729. [PMID: 33614332 PMCID: PMC7883574 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder with anomalies involving the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, skin, eyes, and teeth. Patients with Marfan syndrome are especially prone to cardiovascular complications, which increases the risk multifold under general anesthesia. This is a case of a 37-year-old Marfan syndrome male patient with cardiac manifestations and his anesthesia course during emergency wound debridement.
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- Anesthesiology, Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur, IND
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Steijns F, Renard M, Vanhomwegen M, Vermassen P, Desloovere J, Raedt R, Larsen LE, Tóth MI, De Backer J, Sips P. Spontaneous Right Ventricular Pseudoaneurysms and Increased Arrhythmogenicity in a Mouse Model of Marfan Syndrome. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:E7024. [PMID: 32987703 PMCID: PMC7582482 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21197024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2020] [Revised: 09/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Patients with Marfan syndrome (MFS), a connective tissue disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the gene encoding the extracellular matrix protein fibrillin-1, have an increased prevalence of primary cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, and sudden cardiac death. We have performed an in-depth in vivo and ex vivo study of the cardiac phenotype of Fbn1mgR/mgR mice, an established mouse model of MFS with a severely reduced expression of fibrillin-1. Using ultrasound measurements, we confirmed the presence of aortic dilatation and observed cardiac diastolic dysfunction in male Fbn1mgR/mgR mice. Upon post-mortem examination, we discovered that the mutant mice consistently presented myocardial lesions at the level of the right ventricular free wall, which we characterized as spontaneous pseudoaneurysms. Histological investigation demonstrated a decrease in myocardial compaction in the MFS mouse model. Furthermore, continuous 24 h electrocardiographic analysis showed a decreased heart rate variability and an increased prevalence of extrasystolic arrhythmic events in Fbn1mgR/mgR mice compared to wild-type littermates. Taken together, in this paper we document a previously unreported cardiac phenotype in the Fbn1mgR/mgR MFS mouse model and provide a detailed characterization of the cardiac dysfunction and rhythm disorders which are caused by fibrillin-1 deficiency. These findings highlight the wide spectrum of cardiac manifestations of MFS, which might have implications for patient care.
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- Felke Steijns
- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.S.); (M.R.); (M.V.); (P.V.); (J.D.B.)
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.S.); (M.R.); (M.V.); (P.V.); (J.D.B.)
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.S.); (M.R.); (M.V.); (P.V.); (J.D.B.)
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.S.); (M.R.); (M.V.); (P.V.); (J.D.B.)
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- 4BRAIN, Department of Head and Skin, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (J.D.); (R.R.); (L.E.L.)
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- 4BRAIN, Department of Head and Skin, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (J.D.); (R.R.); (L.E.L.)
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- 4BRAIN, Department of Head and Skin, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (J.D.); (R.R.); (L.E.L.)
- Institute Biomedical Technology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
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- Institute Biomedical Technology, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium;
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.S.); (M.R.); (M.V.); (P.V.); (J.D.B.)
- Department of Cardiology, Ghent University Hospital, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Department of Biomolecular Medicine, Ghent University, 9000 Ghent, Belgium; (F.S.); (M.R.); (M.V.); (P.V.); (J.D.B.)
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Gu L, Ni J, Sheng S, Zhao K, Sun C, Wang J. Microarray analysis of long non-coding RNA expression profiles in Marfan syndrome. Exp Ther Med 2020; 20:3615-3624. [PMID: 32855713 PMCID: PMC7444390 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.9093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) serve a crucial role in every aspect of cell biological functions as well as in a variety of diseases, including cardiovascular disease, cancer and nervous system disease. However, the differential expression profiles of lncRNAs in Marfan syndrome (MFS) have not been reported. The aim of the present study was to identify potential target genes behind the pathogenesis of MFS by analyzing microarray profiles of lncRNA in aortic tissues from individuals with MFS and normal aortas (NA). The differentially expressed lncRNA profiles between MFS (n=3) and NA (n=4) tissues were analyzed using microarrays. Bioinformatics analyses were used to further investigate the candidate lncRNAs. Reverse transcription-quantitative (RT-qPCR) was applied to validate the results. In total, the present study identified 294 lncRNAs (245 upregulated and 49 downregulated) and 644 mRNAs (455 upregulated and 189 downregulated) which were differential expressed between MFS and NA tissues (fold change ≥1.5; P<0.05). Gene Ontology enrichment analysis indicated that the differentially expressed mRNAs were involved in cell adhesion, elastic fiber assembly, extracellular matrix (ECM) organization, the response to virus and the inflammatory response. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Gene and Genomes pathway analysis indicated that the differentially expressed mRNAs were mainly associated with focal adhesion, the ECM-receptor interaction, the mitogen-activated protein kinase signaling pathway and the tumor necrosis factor signaling pathway. The lncRNA-mRNA coexpression network analysis further elucidated the interaction between the lncRNAs and mRNAs. A total of five lncRNAs (uc003jka.1, uc003jox.1, X-inactive specific transcript, linc-lysophosphatidic acid receptor 1 and linc-peptidylprolyl isomerase domain and WD repeat containing 1) with the highest degree of coexpression were selected and confirmed using RT-qPCR. In the present study, expression profiles of lncRNA and mRNA in MFS were revealed using microarray analysis. These results provided novel candidates for further investigation of the molecular mechanisms and effective targeted therapies for MFS.
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- Lizhong Gu
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Zhejiang Hospital, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang 325000, P.R. China
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Spoto S, Valeriani E, Locorriere L, Anguissola GB, Pantano AL, Terracciani F, Bono MC, Costantino S, Ciccozzi M, Angeletti S. Use of sacubitril/valsartan in Marfan syndrome-related cardiomyopathy: The first case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17978. [PMID: 31764806 PMCID: PMC6882602 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017978] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Marfan syndrome is a rare cause of heart failure due to primary or secondary cardiomyopathy. Recently, sacubitril/valsartan-an angiotensin receptor blocker-neprilysin inhibitor-has been added in clinical practice as a standard therapy for heart failure. To our knowledge, there are no data on sacubitril/valsartan's effects on cardiovascular outcomes in patients with Marfan syndrome. PATIENT CONCERNS A 24-year-old man was admitted to our Internal Medicine Department due to dyspnea, ascites, and leg swelling. Arterial blood gas analysis revealed severe hypoxemia with respiratory and metabolic alkalosis. Hilar congestion was highlighted on chest x-ray. DIAGNOSES Recurrent acute decompensated heart failure with reduced ejection fraction despite optimal medical therapy in Marfan-related cardiomyopathy. INTERVENTIONS AND OUTCOMES Sacubitril/valsartan was added to optimal medical therapy after hemodynamic stabilization allowing progressive clinical, laboratoristic, and echocardiographic improvement. Patient maintained a free survival from heart failure and a good quality of life until 9-month follow-up. LESSONS Sacubitril/valsartan should be effective on pathophysiologic mechanisms and cardiovascular outcomes of Marfan syndrome-related cardiovascular complications.
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- Silvia Spoto
- Internal Medicine Department, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome
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- Internal Medicine Department, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome
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- Unit of Clinical Laboratory Science, University Campus Bio-Medico of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Chen HD, He F, Qian XM. Treatment experience of thoracic aortic aneurysm recurrence after multiple surgeries for Marfan syndrome: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17391. [PMID: 31577745 PMCID: PMC6783246 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Marfan syndrome (MFS), an autosomal dominant hereditary disease, often results in structural and functional abnormalities of the aortic wall. Because of residual aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection, patients with MFS usually need repeat operations after the first operation. PATIENT CONCERNS A patient diagnosed with MFS who had undergone 2 surgeries because of abdominal aortic dissection aneurysm and Stanford A type aortic dissection at different times. DIAGNOSES MFS. INTERVENTIONS Due to aneurysmal dilatation of the residual descending aorta, we performed the third surgery for him through using 2 artificial stent grafts to fix and package the area of the remaining vessel in our hospital. OUTCOMES The result was good, and the patient was discharged successfully. LESSONS Using artificial material to repair and wrap the area of the residual vessel during the first surgery can provide an anchor area for future endovascular stent implantation and also offer a possibility for stent implantation in patients with MFS.
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Nee J, Kilaru S, Kelley J, Oza SS, Hirsch W, Ballou S, Lembo A, Wolf J. Prevalence of Functional GI Diseases and Pelvic Floor Symptoms in Marfan Syndrome and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: A National Cohort Study. J Clin Gastroenterol 2019; 53:653-9. [PMID: 30672816 DOI: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000001173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Prior studies have shown a high prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, diagnoses of functional GI diseases (FGIDs), and pelvic floor symptoms associated with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). It is unclear if Marfan syndrome (MFS), another common hereditary noninflammatory connective tissue disorder, is also associated these symptoms. This study evaluates the prevalence of and compares FGIDs and pelvic floor symptoms in a national cohort of EDS and MFS patients. METHODS A questionnaire was sent to members of local and national MFS and EDS societies. The questionnaire evaluated the presence of GI and pelvic floor symptoms and diagnoses. The presence of FGIDs was confirmed using Rome III criteria. Quality of life was evaluated and scored with the CDC quality of life. KEY RESULTS Overall, 3934 patients completed the questionnaire, from which 1804 reported that they had some form of EDS and 600 had MFS. In total, 93% of patients with EDS complained of GI symptoms and qualified for at least one FGID compared with 69.8% of patients with MFS. When comparing EDS prevalence of upper and lower GI symptoms as well as FGIDs, subjects with EDS reported significantly higher prevalence of Rome III FGIDs as compared with those with MFS. Irritable bowel syndrome (57.8% vs. 27.0%, P<0.001), functional dyspepsia (FD) (55.4% vs. 25.0%, P<0.001), postprandial distress (49.6% vs. 21.7%, P<0.001), heartburn (33.1% vs. 16.8%, P<0.001), dysphagia (28.5% vs. 18.3%, P<0.001), aerophagia (24.7% vs. 12.3%, P<0.001), and nausea (24.7% vs. 7.2%, P<0.001) were all significantly greater in the EDS population compared with MFS population. The prevalence of FGIDs was similar across subtypes of EDS. In general, participants with EDS were more likely to have nearly all pelvic floor symptoms as compared with participants with MFS. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of FGIDs and pelvic floor symptoms in EDS is higher than that found in MFS. The prevalence of FGIDs were similar across EDS subtypes. This study supports the mounting evidence for FGIDs in those with connective tissue diseases, but more specifically, in EDS.
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Abdelbar A, Knowles A, Sanjeev Kumar BT, Zacharias J. An Endoscopic Solution to Mitral Regurgitation in a Complex Patient With Marfan Syndrome. Innovations (Phila) 2019; 14:569-572. [PMID: 31530070 DOI: 10.1177/1556984519874799] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Cardiac presentations of Marfan syndrome are not uncommon. Patients with Marfan syndrome can present with aortic pathology, valvular pathology, or both. Hence, Marfan syndrome patients can undergo more than one cardiac surgery in their lifetime. Endoscopic mitral valve surgery can be a good alternative to redo sternotomy. We present a case of a 77-year-old woman who had an aortic root replacement and replacement of the ascending aorta. She presented to our center 13 years later with severe mitral regurgitation. Femoral cannulation for cardiopulmonary bypass was not possible due to the presence of a type B aortic dissection that occurred sometime after the initial procedure. Mitral valve replacement was performed with an empty beating heart using axillary artery inflow with an excellent result.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia, Blackpool Victoria Teaching Hospital, UK
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Blackpool Victoria Teaching Hospital, UK
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Steinbach F. [Living with… Marfan syndrome]. Rev Prat 2019; 69:401-402. [PMID: 31626495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Zhou Y, Du X, Chen C, Shi B, Chen K. Marfan syndrome with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A case report from China. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e14176. [PMID: 30653163 PMCID: PMC6370063 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000014176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a genetic disorder of the connective tissue. MFS has an incidence of about 2 to 3 persons per 10,000 population. MFS is characterized majorly by the involvement of the eyes, skeletal muscles, and cardiovascular system. There are limited case reports of co-existence of MFS and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). PATIENT CONCERNS A 16-year-old male patient who got admitted to our hospital with complaints of loss of vision from left eye for the last 3 days.Diagnosis of MFS along with luxation of left eye lens, and T2DM were made according to the patient's symptoms, signs, biochemical results, and ultrasonography. INTERVENTIONS The patient received "vitrectomy (posterior approach (left eye)) + cataract extraction (left eye) + intraocular lens implantation (left eye) surgery" for luxation of left eye lens. The patient received "Bentall Operation" for MFS, and was prescribed warfarin 5 mg qod and spironolactone 20 mg bid during the follow-up period. The patient received continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) during hospitalization, and then changed to insulin glargine preparation during the follow-up period. OUTCOMES The vision was restored after the eye surgery and the patient also recovered well after the Bentall Operation. Additionally, there were no obvious complications during hospitalization and the follow-up period. Blood glucose levels were within normal range. LESSONS There is a need to improve the recognition of MFS among school and community doctors. Early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare disease can improve the quality of patient's life.
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We report a case of Marfan syndrome (MFS) in a South African patient, which is extraordinary because of the large constellation of clinical, radiological and vascular anomalies in a single patient. A literature search from 1950 to date did not show a similar report of such extensive clinical characteristics of MFS.
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- Poobalan Naidoo
- RK Khan Regional Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine and University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
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- RK Khan Regional Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine and University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
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- RK Khan Regional Hospital, Department of Radiology and University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
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- King Edward VIII Tertiary Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa
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- Steve Biko Academic Hospital, Department of Cardiology and University of Pretoria, South Africa
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Marfan syndrome (MFS) and Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) are the connective tissue disorders characterized by aortic root aneurysm and/or dissection and various additional features. We evaluated the correlation of these mutations with the phenotypes and determined the clinical applicability of the revised Ghent criteria.The mutation spectrum and phenotypic heterogeneities of the 83 and 5 Korean patients with suspected MFS and LDS were investigated as a retrospective manner. In patients with suspected MFS patients, genetic testing was conducted in half of 44 patients who met the revised Ghent criteria clinically and half of 39 patients who did not meet these criteria.Fibrillin1 gene (FBN1) variants were detected in all the 22 patients (100%) who met the revised Ghent criteria and in 14 patients (77.8%) who did not meet the revised Ghent criteria (P = .0205). Patients with mutations in exons 24-32 were diagnosed at a younger age than those with mutations in other exons. Ectopia lentis was more common in patients with missense mutations than in patients with other mutations. Aortic diameter was greater in patients with missense mutations in cysteine residues than in patients with missense mutations in noncysteine residues. Five LDS patients had either TGFBR1 or TGFBR2 variants, of which 1 patient identified TGFBR1 variant uncertain significance.The revised Ghent criteria had very high clinical applicability for detecting FBN1 variants in patients with MFS and might help in selecting patients with suspected MFS for genetic testing.
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- Go Hun Seo
- Department of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Department of Pediatrics, Jeju National University School of Medicine, Jeju
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- Department of Pediatrics, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri
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- Medical Genetics Center, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Medical Genetics Center, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul
- Medical Genetics Center, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul
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- Department of Pediatrics, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul
- Medical Genetics Center, Asan Medical Center Children's Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Soto ME, Guarner-Lans V, Herrera-Morales KY, Pérez-Torres I. Participation of Arachidonic Acid Metabolism in the Aortic Aneurysm Formation in Patients with Marfan Syndrome. Front Physiol 2018; 9:77. [PMID: 29483877 PMCID: PMC5816394 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2018.00077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2017] [Accepted: 01/22/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a pleiotropic genetic disease involving the cardiovascular system where a fibrillin-1 mutation is present. This mutation is associated with accelerated activation of transforming growth factor β (TGFβ1) which contributes to the formation of aneurysms in the root of the aorta. There is an imbalance in the synthesis of thromboxane A2 (TXA2) and prostacyclin, that is a consequence of a differential protein expression of the isoforms of cyclooxygenases (COXs), suggesting an alteration of arachidonic acid (AA) metabolism. The aim of this study was to analyze the participation of AA metabolism associated with inflammatory factors in the dilation and dissection of the aortic aneurysm in patients with MFS. A decrease in AA (p = 0.02), an increase in oleic acid (OA), TGFβ1, tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα), prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) (p < 0.05), and COXs activity (p = 0.002) was found. The expressions of phospholipase A2 (PLA2), cytochrome P450 (CYP450 4A), 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX), COX2 and TXA2R (p < 0.05) showed a significant increase in the aortic aneurysm of patients with MFS compared to control subjects. COX1, 6-keto-prostaglandin 1 alpha (6-keto-PG1α) and 8-isoprostane did not show significant changes. Histological examination of the aortas showed an increase of cystic necrosis, elastic fibers and collagen in MFS. The results suggest that there are inflammatory factors coupled to genetic factors that predispose to aortic endothelial dysfunction in the aortic tissue of patients with MFS. There is a decrease in the percentage of AA, associated with an increase of PLA2, COX2/TXA2R, CYP450 4A, and 5-LOX which leads to a greater synthesis of PGE2 than of 6-keto-PGF1α, thus contributing to the formation of the aortic aneurysm. The evident loss of the homeostasis in these mechanisms confirms that there is a participation of the AA pathway in the aneurysm progression in MFS.
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- María E Soto
- Department of Immunology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Physiology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", Mexico City, Mexico
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- Cardiothoracic Surgery, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", Mexico City, Mexico
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- Department of Pathology, Instituto Nacional de Cardiología "Ignacio Chávez", Mexico City, Mexico
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Ugurlucan M, Onal Y, Sayin OA, Ekiz F, Oztas DM, Basaran M, Acunas B, Alpagut U. Endovascular Thoracoabdominal Replacement after Total Abdominal Aortic Debranching. Aorta (Stamford) 2018; 6:43-45. [PMID: 30079939 PMCID: PMC6136682 DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1641607] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder affecting mainly eyes and skeletal and cardiovascular systems. Cardiovascular involvement may lead to life-threatening aortic pathologies including aneurysms and/or dissections. In this report, the authors present images of a patient with Marfan syndrome with a history of Bentall-De Bono procedure followed by aortic arch and infrarenal aortoiliac replacements who strongly refused conventional open repair and underwent abdominal debranching followed by thoracoabdominal endovascular stent grafting for the treatment of thoracoabdominal aneurysm.
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- Murat Ugurlucan
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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Hsu CW, Wang JC, Liao WI, Chien WC, Chung CH, Tsao CH, Wu YF, Liao MT, Tsai SH. Association between malignancies and Marfan syndrome: a population-based, nested case-control study in Taiwan. BMJ Open 2017; 7:e017243. [PMID: 29042385 PMCID: PMC5652471 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-017243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Marfan syndrome (MFS) involves a deficiency of the structural extracellular matrix component fibrillin-1 and overactivation of the transforming growth factor-β (TGF-β) signalling pathway. The TGF-β signalling pathway also actively participates in malignant transformation. Although anecdotal case reports have suggested associations between MFS/MFS-like conditions and several haematological and solid malignancies, such associations have not been thoroughly evaluated in large-scale studies. We sought to use a nationwide healthcare insurance claim database to evaluate whether patients with MFS are at increased risk of malignancy. PATIENTS AND METHODS We conducted a nested case-control analysis using a database extracted from Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database. All medical conditions for each case and control were categorised using the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision classifications. ORs and 95% CIs for associations between MFS and malignancies were estimated using conditional logistic regression and adjusted for comorbidities. RESULTS Our analyses included 1 153 137 cancer cases and 1 153 137 propensity score-matched controls. Relative to other subjects, patients with MFS had a significantly higher risk of having a malignancy (adjusted OR 3.991) and hypertension (adjusted OR 1.964) and were significantly more likely to be men. Malignancies originating from the head and neck and the urinary tract were significantly more frequent among patients with MFS than among subjects without MFS. CONCLUSION Patients with MFS are at increased risk of developing various malignancies. Healthcare professionals should be aware of this risk when treating such patients, and increased cancer surveillance may be necessary for these patients.
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- Chin-Wang Hsu
- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Emergency and Critical Medicine, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Public Health, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
- Taiwanese Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion Association, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Pediatrics, Taoyuan Armed Forces General Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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Jiang DS, Yi X, Zhu XH, Wei X. Experimental in vivo and ex vivo models for the study of human aortic dissection: promises and challenges. Am J Transl Res 2016; 8:5125-5140. [PMID: 28077990 PMCID: PMC5209470] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2016] [Accepted: 11/28/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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Aortic dissection (AD) is a life-threatening aortopathy with high mortality. To mimic spontaneous AD, investigate the pathogenesis of AD and develop novel therapeutic targets and measures, multiple AD experimental models have been generated, including drugs or chemicals induced experimental models, genetically modified experimental models, surgically or invasively induced experimental models, and ex vivo models. However, the perfect model of AD that replicates every aspect of the natural disease has not be generated yet. This review provides an overview of the experimental models used in AD preclinical research. The value and challenges of each in vivo and ex vivo model are discussed.
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- Ding-Sheng Jiang
- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430030, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430030, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Health, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430030, China
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- Department of Cardiology, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan UniversityWuhan 430060, China
- Cardiovascular Research Institute, Wuhan UniversityWuhan 430060, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430030, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430030, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Health, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430030, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430030, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Education, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430030, China
- Key Laboratory of Organ Transplantation, Ministry of Health, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhan 430030, China
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Neuhann TM, Stegerer A, Riess A, Blair E, Martin T, Wieser S, Kläs R, Bouman A, Kuechler A, Rittinger O. ADAMTSL4-associated isolated ectopia lentis: Further patients, novel mutations and a detailed phenotype description. Am J Med Genet A 2015; 167A:2376-81. [PMID: 25975359 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.37157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2015] [Accepted: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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ADAMTSL4 mutations seem to be the most common cause of isolated ectoplia lentis (EL) and thus are important concerning the differential diagnosis of connective tissue syndromes with EL as main feature. In this study, we describe an additional cohort of patients with apparently isolated EL. All underwent a detailed clinical exam with cardiac evaluation combined with ADAMTSL4 mutation analysis. Mutations were identified in 12/15 patients with EL. Besides the European founder mutation p. (Gln256Profs*38) we identified five further mutations not yet described in the literature: p. (Leu249Tyrfs*21), p. (Ala388Glyfs*8), p. (Arg746His), p. (Gly592Ser), and p. (Arg865His). Clinical evaluation showed common additional ocular features such as high myopia, but no major systemic findings. In particular: no dilatation of the aortic root was reported on. This report increases the total number of patients with ADAMTSL4 mutations reported on today and reviews in detail the clinical findings in all patients reported on to date demonstrate, that these patients have a mainly ocular phenotype. There are no consistent systemic findings. The differentiation between syndromic and isolated EL is crucial for the further surveillance, treatment, and counseling of these patients, especially in young children.
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- Institute of Medical Genetics and Applied Genomics, University of Tuebingen, Tuebingen, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- Gemeinschaftspraxis für Humangenetik, Homburg, Germany
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- Klinische Genetik, Universitätskinderklinik, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Salzburg, Austria
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- Synlab MVZ Humangenetik Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Genetics, Academic Medical Center, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institut für Humangenetik, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany
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- Klinische Genetik, Universitätskinderklinik, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Salzburg, Austria
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Derrar R, Daoudi R. [Educational delay revealing a crystalline lens ectopia in a 7 year old child]. Pan Afr Med J 2014; 18:7. [PMID: 25360191 PMCID: PMC4212435 DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2014.18.7.4232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Accepted: 04/06/2014] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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- Rajae Derrar
- Université Mohammed V Souissi, Service d'ophtalmologie A Hôpital des spécialités CHU Rabat. Maroc
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- Université Mohammed V Souissi, Service d'ophtalmologie A Hôpital des spécialités CHU Rabat. Maroc
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Bathen T, Velvin G, Rand-Hendriksen S, Robinson HS. Fatigue in adults with Marfan syndrome, occurrence and associations to pain and other factors. Am J Med Genet A 2014; 164A:1931-9. [PMID: 24719044 DOI: 10.1002/ajmg.a.36574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2013] [Accepted: 03/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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This study aims to investigate how fatigue affects adults with verified Marfan syndrome (MFS) in their daily lives, by examining fatigue levels and prevalence of severe fatigue compared to the general Norwegian population and individuals with other comparable chronic conditions. We investigated associations between socio-demographic characteristics, Marfan-related health problems, pain and fatigue. A cross-sectional study was conducted, using a postal questionnaire including the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) and questions on socio-demographic characteristics, Marfan-related health problems and pain. One hundred seventeen persons with MFS were invited to participate, 73 answered (62%). Participants reported significantly higher FSS scores and prevalence of severe fatigue compared to the general Norwegian population and patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but lower than for other chronic conditions. Participants with chronic pain reported higher fatigue scores than those without chronic pain. Participants on disability benefits reported higher fatigue scores than participants who were working or enrolled in higher education. Marfan-related health problems like aortic dissection and use of blood pressure medication were not significantly associated with fatigue. In multivariable regression analyses chronic pain and employment status were significantly associated with fatigue. The final multivariable model explained 24% of the variance in fatigue scores. Our results show that fatigue is common in MFS patients and that it interferes with their daily lives. Chronic pain and employment status show significant associations to fatigue. This implies that fatigue is important to address when meeting MFS patients in clinical practice. There is need for more research on fatigue in Marfan syndrome.
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- Trine Bathen
- TRS National Resource Centre for Rare Disorders, Sunnaas Rehabilitation Hospital, Nesoddtangen, Norway
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Physical activity in children and adolescents should be strongly encouraged. While there is a very low risk of death associated with participation in athletics within this age group, the epidemic of childhood obesity and sedentary lifestyle must be combated to ensure the long-term health and quality of life of today’s youth. Sports-related deaths due to trauma are usually readily identified; others require careful examination, adjunctive testing, and/or the expertise of consultants. A thorough investigation of circumstances surrounding the death, review of the medical records, and autopsy is mandated in these cases.
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- Kim A. Collins
- Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia USA
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- University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia Australia
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CONTEXT Meningeal abnormalities such as dural ectasia are seen in Marfan syndrome, but spinal meningeal cysts are rarely seen. These cysts usually asymptomatic and often found incidentally on magnetic resonance imaging, large cysts may cause neurological deficits and pain secondary to nerve root compression. DESIGN Case reports. FINDINGS Two patients with Marfan syndrome presented with urinary symptoms secondary to dural ectasia and sacral cysts. Patient 1 had a history of low back pain, erectile dysfunction, and occasional urinary incontinence and groin pain with recent symptom worsening. He underwent L5 partial laminectomy and S1-S2 laminectomy with sacral cyst decompression. Nine weeks later, he underwent drainage of a sacral pseudomeningocele. Pain and urinary symptoms resolved, and he remains neurologically normal 2 years after surgery. Patient 2 presented after a fall on his tailbone, complaining of low back pain and difficulty urinating. Physical therapy was implemented, but after 4 weeks, urinary retention had not improved. He then underwent resection of the sacral cyst and S1-S3 laminectomy. Pain and paresthesias resolved and bowel function returned to normal. Other than needing intermittent self-catheterization, all other neurologic findings were normal 30 months after surgery. CONCLUSION/CLINICAL RELEVANCE Surgical goals for sacral cysts include resection as well as closure of the dura, which can be challenging due to thinning from ectasia. Neurosurgical intervention in Marfan syndrome is associated with a high risk of dural tears and osseous complications, and should be performed only when symptoms are severe.
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- Paul M. Arnold
- University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, USA,Correspondence to: Paul M. Arnold MD, Dept. of Neurosurgery, Mail Stop 3021, University of Kansas Medical Center, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
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- Department of Genetics and Molecular Neurobiology, Otto-von-Guericke-University Magdeburg, Faculty of Natural Sciences, Institute of Biology, Magdeburg, Germany
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Abstract
Heritable connective tissue diseases comprise a heterogeneous group of multisystemic disorders that are characterized by significant morbidity and mortality. These disorders do not merely result from defects in the amount or structure of one of the components of the extracellular matrix, as the extracellular matrix also serves other functions, including sequestration of cytokines, such as transforming growth factor beta (TGFβ). Indeed, disturbed TGFβ signaling was demonstrated in several heritable connective tissue diseases, including syndromic forms such as Marfan or Loeys-Dietz syndrome and non-syndromic presentations of thoracic aortic aneurysm/dissection. Because of these findings, new therapeutic targets have been unveiled, leading to the initiation of large clinical trials with angiotensin II type 1 receptor antagonists that also have an inhibiting effect on TGFβ signaling. Here, we present an overview of the clinical characteristics, the molecular findings, and the therapeutic strategies for the currently known syndromic and non-syndromic forms of thoracic aortic aneurysm/dissection.
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- Lut Van Laer
- Center for Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp and Antwerp University Hospital, Prins Boudewijnlaan 43, 2650 Antwerp, Edegem Belgium
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp and Antwerp University Hospital, Prins Boudewijnlaan 43, 2650 Antwerp, Edegem Belgium
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- Center for Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Antwerp and Antwerp University Hospital, Prins Boudewijnlaan 43, 2650 Antwerp, Edegem Belgium
- Department of Human Genetics, Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences and Institute for Genetic and Metabolic Disorders, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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