Marfan syndrome is a rare, inherited disorder of the connective tissue that affects the body’s skeletal, cardiovascular, ocular, and integumentary systems. First described in 1896 by French pediatrician Antoine Marfan, the condition arises due to abnormalities in the body’s connective tissues, which provide strength, support, and elasticity to various structures in the body (1). The syndrome varies widely in severity, even among members of the … Continue reading Marfan Syndrome