raremaprare-disease reference indexOrphadata 2026-06-23 · HPO 2026-09-01
ORPHA:558

Marfan syndrome

Synonyms: MFS

Type
Disease
Group
Disorder
Inheritance
Autosomal dominant
Age of onset
All ages
Status
active

Marfan syndrome is a systemic disease of connective tissue characterized by a variable combination of cardiovascular, musculo-skeletal, ophthalmic and pulmonary manifestations.

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Names in Orphadata languages

12 of 12 languages
LangNameSynonyms
enMarfan syndromeMFS
frSyndrome de Marfan= en
deMarfan-Syndrom= en
esSíndrome de Marfan= en
itSindrome di Marfan= en
nlSyndroom van Marfan= en
ptSíndrome Marfan
plZespół Marfana= en
csMarfanův syndrom= en
ukСиндром Марфана= en
zh马方综合征= en
trMarfan sendromu= en

Definition in:

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Cross-references

qualifier = Orphanet mapping relation
SourceCodeQualifierICD relationValidation
OMIM154700BTNTvalidated
OMIM610168NTBTvalidated
ICD-10Q87.4Especificvalidated
ICD-11LD28.01Especificvalidated
MONDO0007947Evalidated
MeSHD008382Evalidated
UMLSC0024796Evalidated
MedDRA10026829Evalidated

E exact · NTBT this ORPHAcode is narrower than the target · BTNT broader than the target · ND not decided.

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Classification

Preferential parent (Orphanet linearisation):

Parents in the classifications (8):

Children (2):

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Genes

0 direct · 3 via subtypes

Orphanet records no gene directly on this code.

Recorded by Orphanet on subtypes of this disorder:

GeneSubtypeAssociationStatusHGNCEnsemblOMIMLocusNameSource of validation
FBN1ORPHA:284963Marfan syndrome type 1Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:3603ENSG0000016614713479715q21.1fibrillin 1
TGFBR1ORPHA:284973Marfan syndrome type 2Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:11772ENSG000001067991901819q22.33transforming growth factor beta receptor 116799921[PMID]_18781618[PMID]_
TGFBR2ORPHA:284973Marfan syndrome type 2Disease-causing germline mutation(s) inAssessedHGNC:11773ENSG000001635131901823p24.1transforming growth factor beta receptor 2
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Prevalence and incidence

6 records
TypeClassValueAreaQualificationValidationSource
Annual incidence1-5 / 10 00025 / 100 000EuropeValue and classNot yet validated16325700[PMID]_ORPHANET
Point prevalence1-5 / 10 00015 / 100 000WorldwideValue and classNot yet validated20301510[PMID]
Point prevalence1-5 / 10 00020 / 100 000EuropeValue and classValidated[EXPERT]
Prevalence at birth1-5 / 10 00010.2 / 100 000United KingdomValue and classValidated8151638[PMID]
Point prevalence1-9 / 100 0007 / 100 000United KingdomValue and classValidated8151638[PMID]
Point prevalence1-5 / 10 00010 / 100 000United StatesValue and classValidated3788757[PMID]

Value is Orphadata's ValMoy: the mean estimate per 100 000 for prevalence and incidence, the number of cases or families for case reports.

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HPO phenotypes

68 annotations · validated 2023-09-20
HPOTerm (as annotated by Orphanet)Diagnostic
Very frequent (99-80%)
HP:0004942Aortic aneurysmDiagnostic criterion
HP:0002616Aortic root aneurysmDiagnostic criterion
HP:0001166ArachnodactylyDiagnostic criterion
HP:0012432Chronic fatigue
HP:0001519Disproportionate tall statureDiagnostic criterion
HP:0000768Pectus carinatumDiagnostic criterion
HP:0001763Pes planusDiagnostic criterion
HP:0001533Slender build
HP:0002108Spontaneous pneumothoraxDiagnostic criterion
HP:0001065Striae distensaeDiagnostic criterion
Frequent (79-30%)
HP:0010668Abnormal zygomatic bone morphology
HP:0002647Aortic dissectionDiagnostic criterion
HP:0001659Aortic regurgitation
HP:0005059Arthralgia/arthritis
HP:0004970Ascending tubular aorta aneurysm
HP:0000678Dental crowdingDiagnostic criterion
HP:0100775Dural ectasiaDiagnostic criterion
HP:0001083Ectopia lentisDiagnostic criterion
HP:0002705High, narrow palateDiagnostic criterion
HP:0007800Increased axial length of the globeDiagnostic criterion
HP:0001382Joint hypermobilityDiagnostic criterion
HP:0012019Lens luxation
HP:0001132Lens subluxation
HP:0001653Mitral regurgitation
HP:0001634Mitral valve prolapseDiagnostic criterion
HP:0000545MyopiaDiagnostic criterion
HP:0000275Narrow face
HP:0000767Pectus excavatumDiagnostic criterion
HP:0003179Protrusio acetabuliDiagnostic criterion
HP:0002650ScoliosisDiagnostic criterion
HP:0002360Sleep abnormality
HP:0010535Sleep apnea
HP:0001704Tricuspid valve prolapse
HP:0000505Visual impairment
Occasional (29-5%)
HP:0005162Abnormal left ventricular function
HP:0006687Aortic tortuosity
HP:0005294Arterial dissectionDiagnostic criterion
HP:0007018Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
HP:0004326Cachexia
HP:0000175Cleft palate
HP:0001635Congestive heart failure
HP:0002636Dilatation of an abdominal arteryDiagnostic criterion
HP:0000268DolichocephalyDiagnostic criterion
HP:0000494Downslanted palpebral fissuresDiagnostic criterion
HP:0002097EmphysemaDiagnostic criterion
HP:0007720Flat corneaDiagnostic criterion
HP:0000501Glaucoma
HP:0002105Hemoptysis
HP:0007676Hypoplasia of the irisDiagnostic criterion
HP:0001252Hypotonia
HP:0000023Inguinal herniaDiagnostic criterion
HP:0100785Insomnia
HP:0002808Kyphosis
HP:0002996Limited elbow movementDiagnostic criterion
HP:0002435MeningoceleDiagnostic criterion
HP:0000347Micrognathia
HP:0004382Mitral valve calcificationDiagnostic criterion
HP:0003326Myalgia
HP:0010807Open bite
HP:0000938Osteopenia
HP:0000939Osteoporosis
HP:0004927Pulmonary artery dilatationDiagnostic criterion
HP:0004349Reduced bone mineral density
HP:0000541Retinal detachment
HP:0000278RetrognathiaDiagnostic criterion
HP:0003202Skeletal muscle atrophy
HP:0003302SpondylolisthesisDiagnostic criterion
HP:0004756Ventricular tachycardia

Run the differential on the 10 obligate / very frequent terms

Annotation source: 30726024[PMID]_30573797[PMID]_26621648[PMID]_25323262[PMID]

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Sources for this card