title: Psychiatric and neuropsychological issues in Marfan syndrome: A critical review of the literature.
abstract: The cooccurrence of Marfan syndrome and psychiatric disorders has been reported for many years. Furthermore, neuropsychological deficits have been shown to be associated with Marfan syndrome. The aim of the present article is to summarize findings from the sparse studies and case reports available. The results hold clinical and therapeutic implications and suggest that psychological and neuropsychological domains in Marfan syndrome patients should be carefully assessed. In particular, some patients may require specific rehabilitation programs. On this basis, a multidisciplinary approach to Marfan syndrome treatment seems mandatory.
authors.affiliation: Child Neuropsychiatry, Faculty of Education, Suor Orsola Benincasa University, Naples, Italy antonella.gritti@unisob.na.it.
authors.forename: Antonella
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gritti
authors.affiliation: Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Naples SUN, Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Simone
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pisano
authors.affiliation: Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Naples SUN, Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Gennaro
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Catone
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Hospital "F. Veneziale" of Isernia, Isernia, Italy.
authors.forename: Raffaella
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Iuliano
authors.affiliation: Child Neuropsychiatry, Faculty of Education, Suor Orsola Benincasa University, Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Tiziana
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Salvati
authors.affiliation: Department of Mental and Physical Health and Preventive Medicine, University of Naples SUN, Naples, Italy.
authors.forename: Paolo
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gritti
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003072:Cognition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005260:Female; D000071837:Fibrillins; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008297:Male; D008382:Marfan Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D008840:Microfilament Proteins / Q000235:genetics; D009154:Mutation; D019965:Neurocognitive Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D000071837:Fibrillins; D008840:Microfilament Proteins
keywords: Marfan; psychiatry; review