Question
The father of a child has Marfan syndrome, and the child is 85 cm tall and weighs 13 kg. The child has mild heart valve problems and pectus excavatum. Is the child also suffering from Marfan syndrome? If it cannot be confirmed, what is the probability of the father’s disease being inherited intergenerationally?
Answer
Based on your description, the child may have Marfan syndrome. Marfan syndrome is a chromosomal dominant genetic disorder with the characteristic of intergenerational inheritance. It is recommended that you take the child to the hospital for a detailed examination to determine if they have this condition.