Pregnancy requires special surveillance due to increased risk of what conditions in those with Marfan syndrome?

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Although all of the answer choices are manifestations and pose risks to individuals with Marfan syndrome, during pregnancy individuals are at an increased risk of aortic dissection (answer choice C). Answer choice A, Mitral valve prolapse is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in affected individuals but is not the cause of increased surveillance during pregnancy. Answer choice B, scoliosis is a skeletal abnormality seen in Marfan syndrome that does not require special surveillance during pregnancy. Individuals with Marfan syndrome are at an increased risk for answer choice D, pneumothorax. They may experience spontaneous pneumothorax and are also advised not to scuba dive or breath against resistance which would exclude playing brass instruments.

Pregnancy Requires Special Surveillance Due to Increased Risk of What