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How is Loeys Dietz syndrome diagnosed?
How Loeys Dietz syndrome is diagnosed: tests, specialists and the diagnostic journey, told by patients and reviewed against medical sources.
You could be clinically diagnosed for Loeys-Dietz Syndrome however a simple blood test run will be the best to diagnose and confirm via blood test. A TAAD panel is run to determine which type you have.
Posted Feb 6, 2018 by Helene 1600
Diagnosed on symptoms and family history, confirmed with generic testing. Currently, there are five types of Loeys-Dietz; each has it's own genetic variant.
Posted May 12, 2019 by Sherri 800
It is difficult to diagnose LDS without genetic screening due to the disorder being very similar to other connective tissue disorders. Loeys-Dietz alone has 5 strands as of 2014 that have quite different severities and presentations. Genetic screening is the one sure-fire way to pinpoint a diagnosis.
Posted May 12, 2019 by Derek 4050
Genetic testing, family history, physical symptoms recognised etc., history of aneurysms, long limbs etc.
Posted May 14, 2019 by Glenn 2500
Genetic testing is the definitive diagnosis. Physical exams can be helpful but not definitive
Posted May 15, 2019 by Vicki 1800
