Abstract:
Marfan syndrome is a systemic condition involving the connective tissue. The syndrome is inherited by autosomal dominant trait.
Affected persons carry a mutation in the gene that encodes fibrillin-1 which is a connective tissue protein. The incidence of this
syndrome is one in ten thousand live births with an equal predilection for both the genders. The syndrome is a collection of
generalized manifestations involving the skeleton, eyes, heart, lungs, and the large blood vessels. The individual affected by this
syndrome is usually tall and lean with various systemic abnormalities. A case of Marfan syndrome is reported here with review of
literature.
