EC Ophthalmology

Research Article Volume 14 Issue 12 - 2023

Bilateral Nasal Ectopia Lentis and Major Depressive Disorder in Marfan Syndrome: A Case Report

Rajnish Raj1, Anuradha Raj2* and Vineeta Kumari3

1Professor and HOD, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India
2Additional Professor and HOD, Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India
3Junior Resident, Department of Ophthalmology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda, Punjab, India

*Corresponding Author: Rajnish Raj, Professor and HOD, Department of Psychiatry, Government Medical College and Rajindra Hospital, Patiala, Punjab, India.
Received: October 06, 2023; Published: November 17, 2023




Marfan syndrome is characterized by skeletal, cardiac, and ocular abnormalities leading to various presentations in the respective system. Depression can also be seen in this syndrome due to various factors such as unemployment, chronic pain, and cardiac problems. The most characteristic ocular feature is bitemporal ectopia lentis, high myopia, and retinal detachment. This case reports a patient with Marfan syndrome having bilateral nasal ectopia lentis, skeletal abnormalities, and mild depression.

Keywords: Depression; Marfan Syndrome; Nasal Ectopia Lentis

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Rajnish Raj., et al. "Bilateral Nasal Ectopia Lentis and Major Depressive Disorder in Marfan Syndrome: A Case Report". EC Ophthalmology 14.12 (2023): 01-05.

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