Mary died suddenly of an aortic aneurysm (i.e.,where one of the body's largest blood vessels suddenly bursts).What condition should her children worry about?

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Marfan syndrome is a genetic condition that affects the connective tissues in the body, including the walls of the aorta. People with Marfan syndrome are at increased risk for aortic aneurysms and dissections. Therefore, given that Mary died suddenly of an aortic aneurysm, her children should be screened for Marfan syndrome. Hemophilia, Turner syndrome, and albinism are not related to aortic aneurysms.

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