Schizophrenia and Marfan syndrome.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Five index patients and three of their first-degree relatives were affected both by schizophrenia and Marfan syndrome. Since the association appears statistically significant, the possibility of linkage disequilibrium between adjacent genes or a cytogenetic abnormality causing both disorders is suggested. These hypotheses are testable and hold promise in attempting to map the 'schizophrenia susceptibility gene' by the candidate-gene approach.
Medical subject headings
- Marfan Syndrome
- Schizophrenia