Psychiatric and neuropsychological issues in Marfan syndrome: A critical review of the literature

The cooccurrence of Marfan syndrome and psychiatric disorders has been reported for many years. Furthermore, neuropsychological deficits have been shown to be associated with Marfan syndrome. The aim of the present article is to summarize findings from the sparse studies and case reports available....

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Published in:International journal of psychiatry in medicine 2015-11, Vol.50 (4), p.347-360
Main Authors: Gritti, Antonella, Pisano, Simone, Catone, Gennaro, Iuliano, Raffaella, Salvati, Tiziana, Gritti, Paolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Cognition Disorders - diagnosis
Cognition Disorders - genetics
Cognition Disorders - psychology
Cognition Disorders - therapy
Cooperative Behavior
Female
Fibrillins
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Male
Marfan syndrome
Marfan Syndrome - diagnosis
Marfan Syndrome - genetics
Marfan Syndrome - psychology
Marfan Syndrome - therapy
Mental disorders
Mental Disorders - diagnosis
Mental Disorders - genetics
Mental Disorders - psychology
Mental Disorders - therapy
Microfilament Proteins - genetics
Mutation
Neurocognitive Disorders - diagnosis
Neurocognitive Disorders - genetics
Neurocognitive Disorders - psychology
Neurocognitive Disorders - therapy
Neuropsychological Tests
Neuropsychology
Psychiatry
Rehabilitation
Young Adult
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Summary:The cooccurrence of Marfan syndrome and psychiatric disorders has been reported for many years. Furthermore, neuropsychological deficits have been shown to be associated with Marfan syndrome. The aim of the present article is to summarize findings from the sparse studies and case reports available. The results hold clinical and therapeutic implications and suggest that psychological and neuropsychological domains in Marfan syndrome patients should be carefully assessed. In particular, some patients may require specific rehabilitation programs. On this basis, a multidisciplinary approach to Marfan syndrome treatment seems mandatory.
ISSN:0091-2174
1541-3527
DOI:10.1177/0091217415612701