Related Disorders

There are many conditions that display features similar to Marfan syndrome, therefore it is always important to make sure you are diagnosed with Marfan syndrome to rule out any of the following related disorders.

Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
Visit The Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation for more information.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Visit https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ehlers-danlos-syndromes/ for more information. Support can also be found at The Ehlers-Danlos Support UK.

Familial Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection
Visit https://www.marfan.org/familial-aortic-aneurysm for more information.

MASS Phenotype
Visit http://info.marfan.org/hubfs/Resource_Downloads/MASS_Phenotype.pdf for more information.

Beals Syndrome
Visit https://www.marfan.org/beals-syndrome for more information.

Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Visit https://www.marfan.org/bicuspid-aortic-valve for more information.

Ectopia Lentis Syndrome
Visit https://www.marfan.org/ectopia-lentis-syndrome for more information.

Stickler Syndrome
Visit https://www.marfan.org/Stickler-syndrome for more information. You can also find support at The Stickler Syndrome Support Group (SSSG) UK.

For more information, see:

• Our Mistaken Identity article which provides a handy comparison table of the different conditions.