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. 2010 Dec 2;128(6):360–366. doi: 10.1590/S1516-31802010000600009

Table 2. Main diagnostic work-up for Marfan's syndrome.

Work-up Target
Echocardiogram, aortogram, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography Measurement of the aortic root and detection of valve prolapse
Slit lamp examination Lens abnormalities
X-ray studies on skeletal system Evaluations of hand, spine, pelvis, chest, foot and skull for characteristic abnormalities
Magnetic resonance imaging Dural ectasia
Prenatal testing At approximately 10-12 weeks, using chorionic villus sampling, on a prospective parent who has Marfan syndrome
Genetic testing Genetic testing may be helpful, but is very costly and time-consuming for different gene mutations