Open AccessAssociation between Oro-Facial Defects and Systemic Alterations in Children Affected by Marfan Syndrome
Author(s) -
R Docimo
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2013/5656.2885
Subject(s) - medicine , marfan syndrome , orthopedic surgery , scoliosis , hypoplasia , dentistry , orthodontics , surgery
It is important to establish an early diagnosis of the Marfan Syndrome (MFS) for providing an adequate pharmacological or surgical therapy. Nevertheless, this diagnosis may be complex, given the multi-organic involvement of this disease.