article_snippet: Marfan Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects the body’s connective tissue, which hold the body’s cells and organs together.
article_snippet: Marfan affects about one in 5,000 people - and can affect men and women of all races and ethnic groups.
article_snippet: and there is a 50% chance that someone with Marfan syndrome will pass along the genetic mutation each time they have a child.
article_snippet: People with Marfan syndrome are born with Marfan syndrome, but features of the disorder are not always present immediately.
article_snippet: Some features of Marfan syndrome, including those affecting the heart and blood vessels, bones or joints, can get worse over time.
article_snippet: Source: Marfan Foundation .