Marfan Syndrome

Acceptability at Recruitment

UNACCEPTABLE (updated 2025 in keeping with NMDP guidelines for joining the registry)

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

QUALIFIED

Individual at Risk

Donor

Explanation of Condition

Inherited connective tissue disorder. Individuals are often very tall with long limbs and fingers (arachnodactyly). There is a high incidence of congenital cardiac disease.

See also Marfan Syndrome

Guidance

Unacceptable if any cardiac involvement. Otherwise discuss on case by case basis with medical officer.

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

15th June 2012