Phenotypic Heterogeneity of Patients With Marfan Syndrome in Puerto Rico: A Case Series
Our findings underscore the significant phenotypic and genotypic heterogeneity of patients with MFS in Puerto Rico. The identification of several mutations in the <i>FBN1</i> gene in the Puerto Rican population demonstrates the need for an up-to-date approach to diagnose and co-manage patients with the syndrome. This study contributes to a deeper understanding of the genetic heritage of patients with the syndrome and highlights the potential for personalized therapeutic interventions.
Authors
- Natalio Izquierdo
- Gabriel A Jiménez-Berríos
- Sebastián J Vázquez-Folch
Institutions
- University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus (PR)
- Central University of the Caribbean (PR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-09-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.68791
- Primary Topic
- Connective tissue disorders research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00