Late diagnosis of Marfan syndrome with fatal outcome in a young male patient: a case report.
BACKGROUND
Marfan syndrome is a heritable disorder of the connective tissue that affects many organ systems. However, the most serious complication in patients with Marfan syndrome is progressive aortic root dilation, which may lead to aortic dissection, rupture or aortic regurgitation. Prevention of these life threatening complications is of major importance.


METHODS
We report here a case of a 34-year-old, Caucasian male diagnosed for the first time with Marfan syndrome. He required medical attention due to his chest pain that resulted as a consequence of strenuous physical effort. Medical examinations revealed severe aortic root enlargement and aortic intramural hematoma. Patient ended-up fatally during open heart surgery.


CONCLUSIONS
It is very important to recognize on time Marfan syndrome, as preventive actions that should be undertaken can avoid its serious consequences.
Bakalli
Aurora
A
Department of Cardiology, Internal Clinic, University Clinical Center of Kosova, Rrethi i spitalit, p.n. 10000 Prishtina, Kosova. abakalli@hotmail.com
Bekteshi
Tefik
T
Basha
Merita
M
Gashi
Afrim
A
Bakalli
Afërdita
A
Ademaj
Petrit
P