Table 8.

Recommended Surveillance for Individuals with Weill-Marchesani Syndrome

System/ConcernEvaluationFrequency
Ophthalmology Ophthalmology exams for early detection & removal of ectopic lens can help ↓ possibility of pupillary block & glaucoma.Annually
Growth Assessment of height
Joint stiffness Assessment of joint range of motion by orthopedist/physiotherapist
Cardiac
anomalies
  • Echocardiogram for evidence of valvular stenosis, arterial narrowing, &/or aneurysm
  • Electrocardiography to evaluate QT interval
Periodic if normal; otherwise, specific follow up according to cardiac defect

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