Marfan syndrome is a rare genetic disorder of connective tissue. It affects the skeleton, heart, and eyes most notably. The condition results from a mutation in the FBN1 gene, which alters the production of fibrillin, a protein found in connective tissue. Marfan syndrome is named for French physician Antoine Marfan, who first described the disorder in 1896.
verifiedCite
While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies.
Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.
Select Citation Style