Marfan Syndrome

There’s nothing wrong with having unusual long legs, as stated by the elegant Scandinavian model Ia Ostergren. Ostergren made a name for herself with the help of her incredibly slender 40-inch legs, but did you know that having unusually long legs, fingers, and arms makes for a genetic disorder known as Marfan syndrome?

Marfan syndrome can occur at any stage of a person’s life, which isn’t noticeable during childhood. People affected by Marfan syndrome have a distinctive look and are characterized as being very tall and thin. In some cases, their sternum may either be indented or sticking out.