Marfan syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder that is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait. These cases can be diagnosed by molecular cytogenetic techniques. A modified Ghent criteria using systemic scoring system can also identify these cases in absence of molecular cytogenetic techniques.We report a case of a 6 year 5 month old boy who presented with the complaints of excessive sweating sinceinfancy and protrusion of both eye balls which was non progressive since early

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... hood. On examination, some skeletal features of Marfan syndrome was found and echocardiogram showed huge dilatation of root of aorta which helped in diagnosis by scoring system.Birdem Med J 2014; 4(2): 111-114