Journal of Syndromes
Case Report
Consequences of Lifting Heavy Weights in Marfan Syndrome and Concealment of Hereditary Disorders from Partners
Jargin SV
Department of Pathology, People’s Friendship University of Russia,
Russian Federation
*Address for Correspondence:Jargin SV, Department of Pathology, People’s Friendship University
of Russia, Clementovski per 6-82, 115184 Moscow, Russia, Email: sjargin@mail.ru
Submission:August 02, 2025
Accepted: August 27, 2025
Published: August 29, 2025
Copyright: © 2025 Jargin SV. This is an open access article
distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License,
which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction
in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Keywords:Marfan Syndrome; Heavy Weightlifting; Abdominal Wall
Prolapse; Hernia; Genetic Counseling; Inguinal Region
Abstract
Marfan syndrome (MS) is a genetic disorder with weakening of
connective tissue. Clinical manifestations include a wide range of
cardiovascular, ocular, and musculoskeletal derangements. The
case presented here describes consequences of belated diagnosis
of moderately expressed MS. Such cases may remain overlooked.
The case reports a 68-year-old patient with symptoms of MS and
corresponding family history, who presented with progressing prolapse
of lower abdominal wall, perineal descent, and foot edema. MS
was diagnosed at the age of over 30 years. Before that, the patient
worked in construction and was engaged in other activities, including
lifting of heavy weights. In conclusion, individuals with MS should avoid
heavy weight lifting. Concealment from a partner or spouse of a
known hereditary disorder may have consequences for the offspring.
Timely diagnosis of MS and genetic counseling of populations at risk is
important.