Which of the following is a feature of Marfan&;s syndrome?
High-Yield Explanation
Subluxuation of lens is associated with Marfan&;s syndrome. Features of Marfan&;s syndrome Mitral valve prolapse Myopia due to upward dislocation of lens (bilateral ectopic lentis) Aoic root dilatation, Aoic regurgitation Retinal detachment Fibrillin 1 gene defect: Reduced fibrillin 1 production causing joint laxity Fifteen (chromosome 15 is invloved) Flat feet Arachnodactyly, Astigmatism, Air in lungs (Pneumothorax) Near Sightedness Subluxuation of lens, Scoliosis, Speech disorders, Sleep apnea Ref: Nelson textbook of pediatrics 21st edition Pgno: 3741