Why My Arms Long?

Sarah Jenkins
Sarah Jenkins
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Marfan Syndrome Marfan Syndrome Mass Syndrome Is a Medical Disorder of the Connective Tissue Similar to Marfan Syndrome. Mass Stands for: Mitral Valve...

Why My Arms Long?

Marfan syndrome

Marfan syndrome
MASS syndrome is a medical disorder of the connective tissue similar to Marfan syndrome. MASS stands for: Mitral valve prolapse, Aortic root diameter at upper limits of normal for body size, Stretch marks of the skin, and Skeletal conditions similar to Marfan syndrome.
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is caused by defects in a gene called fibrillin-1. Fibrillin-1 plays an important role as the building block for connective tissue in the body. The gene defect also causes the long bones of the body to grow too much. People with this syndrome have tall height and long arms and legs.

Why do I have long arms?

Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes people to have unusually long arms, legs and fingers.

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Why are my arms longer than me?

Limb length inequality is when one leg or arm is shorter than the other. This can be caused by a previous fracture, trauma to a growth plate or a previous infection. Genetic conditions or syndromes can also result in one limb being longer than the other.

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