THE
DIAGNOSIS OF MARFAN SYNDROME - Ongelukkig nog nie in Afrikaans beskikbaar nie.
The diagnosis of Marfan Syndrome is done according
to the 1996 Ghent nosology and is based on symptoms. All the
possible symptoms must be considered. This interactive program
works through each of the organ systems and requests information
about each possible symptom in turn. The program then evaluates
major and minor criterion symptoms and presents a positive or
negative diagnosis or recommends additional investigation of
the organ systems where there is insufficient information. (If
"No" is selected where there is insufficient information,
an incorrect negative diagnosis could result.)
LW: GEBRUIKERS VAN HIERDIE DIAGNOSTIEK-PROGRAM : Ons sal 'n
donasie
waardeer om te
sorg dat hierdie program
aan die gang bly. Dit sal vir ander mense
die geleentheid gee om die program te
benut.
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM (Heart
and arteries)
Dilation of the ascending aorta with or without
aortic regurgitation and involving at least the sinuses of Valsalva
Yes
No
Unknown
Unneccesary
Dissection of the ascending aorta (tearing of inner wall)
Yes
No
Unknown
Unneccesary
Mitral valve prolapse with or without mitral valve regurgitation
Yes
No
Unknown
Unneccesary
Dilation of the main pulmonary artery, in the absence of valvular
or peripheral pulmonic stenosis or any other obvious cause,
below the age of 40 years
Yes
No
Unknown
Unneccesary
Calcification of the mitral annulus below the age of 40 years
Yes
No
Unknown
Unneccesary
Dilation or dissection of the descending thoracic or abdominal
aorta below the age of 50 years