Among the minor Marfan syndrome symptoms are the stretch marks that frequently appear on various parts of the body, including the lower back, shoulders, thighs, stomach, and breasts. This stretching happens because the skin becomes weakened and loses its flexibility. These marks are not painful, and they do not pose any risk, but they can cause emotional stress due to their unsightliness.

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