Marfan syndrome in childhood: parents’ perspectives of the impact on daily functioning of children, parents and family; a qualitative study

Marfan syndrome in childhood: parents’ perspectives of the impact on daily functioning of children, parents and family; a qualitative study

Abstract Background Marfan syndrome (MFS) is a heritable connective tissue disease caused by a defect in FBN1. The diagnosis is based on the revised Ghent criteria. The main features involve the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, ophthalmic, pulmonary systems and facial features. Although the clinical...

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Main Authors: Jessica Warnink-Kavelaars, Anita Beelen, Sarah Dekker, Frans Nollet, Leonie A. Menke, Raoul H. H. Engelbert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-07-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Marfan syndrome
Children
Parents
Family
International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health for Children and Youth
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12887-019-1612-6

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