Psychiatric and neuropsychological issues in Marfan syndrome: A critical review of the literature. (November 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gritti, Antonella; Pisano, Simone; Catone, Gennaro; Iuliano, Raffaella; Salvati, Tiziana; Gritti, Paolo
• Is Part Of: International journal of psychiatry in medicine. Volume 50:Number 4(2015)
• Page Start: 347
• Page End: 360
• Publication Date: 2015-11
• Subjects: Marfan -- psychiatry -- review; Psychiatry -- Periodicals; Sick -- Psychology -- Periodicals; Medicine, Psychosomatic -- Periodicals; 616.89005
• DOI: 10.1177/0091217415612701
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0091-2174

Abstract

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.