
I Have A Wingspan Greater Than My Height And Long

Seems not a Marfan syndrome.
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As you may know, Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder affecting the connective tissue, inherited in 75% of cases.
Physical characteristics of Marfan syndrome include a tendency to be tall and thin, with long arms, legs, fingers, and toes, overly-flexible joints, and scoliosis.
So, just long fingers and a greater wingspan does not mean that you suffer from Marfan syndrome.
Furthermore, there is no evidence of inheritance.
People with this syndrome have heart and aorta complications too.
In conclusion, I don't think yours is a case of Marfan syndrome.
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I would explain as follows.
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yes, with only these body characteristics is very unlikely to develop Marfan syndrome in the future.
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The diagnosis requires several signs to be fulfilled.
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Welcome back.
That is a positive wrist sign in a person with Marfan syndrome, but the diagnosis is not achieved only by one indicator or sign.
The diagnosis of Marfan syndrome requires four skeletal signs with one or more signs in another body system such as cardiovascular signs, ocular signs, etc.
A positive family history also is a key factor in the diagnosis.
So, I don't think you suffer from Marfan syndrome, since you don't fulfill all the criteria.
Hope this helps.
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