Mitral valve disease in Marfan's syndrome.
Cardiovascular disease in Marfan's syndrome presenting in childhood affects the mitral valve more often than the aortic valve or the aorta, as in adults. Early evaluation of the cardiovascular system is necessary for any child in whom Marfan's syndrome is suspected.
Marlow
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Department of Child Health, University of Liverpool.
Gregg
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Qureshi
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D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008382:Marfan Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D008945:Mitral Valve Prolapse / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014463:Ultrasonography