Saudi Journal of Oral and Dental Research (SJODR)
Volume-1 | Issue-02 | 90-95
Case Report
Marfan Syndrome- A case identified in dental clinic
Dr. Latika Bachani, Dr. Ashok Lingappa, Dr. Shivaprasad S
Published : Aug. 31, 2016
Abstract
Marfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant systemic disorder of the connective tissue. Children affected by
this syndrome carry a mutation in one of the two copies of the gene encodingthe protein fibrillin-1. It affects most organs
and tissues, especially the skeleton, lungs, eyes, heart, and the large blood vessel that distributes blood from the heart to
the rest of the body. A case report of Marfan syndrome has been reported which was diagnosed in the dental set-up.