Antoine Marfan

Bernard-Jean Antoine Marfan (June 20 1858-1942) was a French pediatrician. He was born in Castelnaudary (département Aude, Languedoc-Roussillon) to Antoine Prosper and Adélaïde Thuries.

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June 20 - 1858 - 1942 - Pediatrician - Castelnaudary - Aude - Languedoc-Roussillon

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In 1896, Marfan described a hereditary disorder of connective tissue called the Marfan syndrome.

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1896 - Hereditary disorder - Connective tissue - Marfan syndrome

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Further eponymous medical conditions named after Antoine Marfan include:

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• Dennie-Marfan syndrome
• Marfan's hypermobility syndrome
• Marfan's law
• Marfan's sign
• Marfan's symptom
• Marfan-Madelung syndrome
 
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