An abnormally tall 11 year old with normal mentation is most likely to have which of the following syndromes?
Correct Answer: Marfan Syndrome
Description: Ans. D. Marfan SyndromeMarfan syndrome is an autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder consisting of tall stature, arachnodactyly, thin extremities, increased arm span, and decreased upper body: lower body segment ratio. Additional abnormalities include ocular abnormalities (e.g., lens subluxation), hypotonia, kyphoscoliosis, cardiac valvular deformities, and aortic root dilation.
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