Marfan Syndrome — Research Summary
Printed from RareWays (rareways.com.au) on 5 April 2026
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5 Most Recent Research Articles
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Aortic dissection during the perinatal period in women with Marfan-related disorders: a retrospective cohort study using the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination database.
Nariai Maika et al. — The journal of maternal-fetal & neonatal medicine : the official journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia and Oceania Perinatal Societies, the International Society of Perinatal Obstetricians (1 December 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41866242/
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Telomere length in patients with Marfan Syndrome.
Tournoy Tijs K et al. — International journal of cardiology (1 May 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41679654/
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Peripheral arterial lesions detected by vascular ultrasound and their association with aortic events in heritable thoracic aortic diseases.
Mongault Maxime et al. — International journal of cardiology. Heart & vasculature (1 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41798791/
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Alterations in ascending aortic hemodynamics and aortic length correlate with sex-specific thoracic aortic aneurysm dilation and lifespan in a mouse model of severe Marfan syndrome.
Dwivedi Krashn Kr et al. — Computers in biology and medicine (1 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41775185/
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Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the breast with a novel FBN1::PDGFD fusion: a case report.
Chang Huan Ying et al. — Pathology (1 April 2026)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41748355/
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Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition affecting connective tissue throughout the body, including the heart, blood vessels, eyes, and skeleton. People with Marfan syndrome are often tall and thin. Managing heart and aorta health is central to care.
Most Recent Research
OBJECTIVE: Women with Marfan-related disorders face an elevated risk of aortic dissection during pregnancy and the postpartum period. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of aortic dissection during the perinatal period in women with Marfan-related disorders. METHODS: This retrospective cohort study analyzed data extracted from the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination, a nationwide administrative claims database. We included women diagnosed with Marfan-related disorders (Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, or Ehlers-Danlos syndrome) who delivered between 2010 and 2023. We assessed the incidence of aortic dissection during pregnancy or postpartum hospitalization, and the incidence of re-hospitalization for aortic dissection. Moreover, we described the use of cabergoline and the incidence of aortic dissection. RESULTS: During the study period, we identified a total of 226 deliveries by 175 women with Marfan-related disorders. Cesarean section accounted for 69.0% of deliveries. During pregnancy, 1.8% of cases (4/226) experienced aortic dissection and required aortic surgery. In the postpartum period, 2.7% of cases (6/226) experienced aortic dissection during postpartum hospitalization. Within 1 year after delivery, 2.7% of cases (6/226) underwent re-hospitalization for aortic dissection. Cabergoline was administered for elective avoidance of breastfeeding within 2 days postpartum in 15 (6.6%) cases. The incidence of postpartum aortic dissection did not differ significantly between cabergoline users and non-users. CONCLUSIONS: Women with Marfan-related disorders may remain at risk of developing aortic dissection for up to 1 year postpartum.
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