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Marfan syndromeRare hereditary disorder of connective tissue. Affected persons are tall, with long, thin limbs and spiderlike fingers (arachnodactyly). The lens of the eye is dislocated, and many have glaucoma or detached retina. Heart muscle abnormalities and various malfunctions and malformations occur; rupture of the aorta is the most common cause of death. Severity varies; affected individuals may die young or live essentially normal lives. The underlying abnormality cannot be cured, but some of the defects can be surgically corrected. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | Craig had the genetic condition Marfan syndrome, which left him partially sighted and with heart problems that made him unable to work. John Sotos, who has written books on the subject of Lincoln's health and will be among the researchers examining the blood sample, believes Lincoln suffered from Marfan syndrome. The brainchild of Matthew Weaver from South Shields, and supported by friends Peter Hall, Marc Oliver and Dave Harper, the money raised will be divided equally between The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, St Clare's Hospice in Jarrow, Macmillan Cancer Support, Hartlepool Hospital and the Marfan Trust . |
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