TURNER SYNDROME – AN UNUSUAL CAUSE FOR AORTIC DISSECTION

TURNER SYNDROME – AN UNUSUAL CAUSE FOR AORTIC DISSECTION

Turner syndrome (TS) is a disorder of female development with cardinal features of short stature and congenital cardiovascular defects. Congenital or acquired cardiological problems occur commonly in TS, being potentially progressive and responsible for severe complications, such as aortic dissecti...

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Main Authors: Rita Augusto, Jacinta Campos, Andreia Coelho, Nuno Coelho, Evelise Pinto, Carolina Semião, João Ribeiro, Daniel Brandão, Alexandra Canedo
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Sociedade Portuguesa de Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular 2021-03-01
Series:Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular
Subjects:
Turner Syndrome
Aortic Dissection
X Chromosome
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Coarctation
Online Access:https://acvjournal.com/index.php/acv/article/view/306
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Summary:Turner syndrome (TS) is a disorder of female development with cardinal features of short stature and congenital cardiovascular defects. Congenital or acquired cardiological problems occur commonly in TS, being potentially progressive and responsible for severe complications, such as aortic dissection in young women. Accordingly, we describe a case of type A aortic dissection occurring in a woman with TS, highlighting the need to prioritize investigation in those patients to avoid a catastrophic aortic scenario.
ISSN:1646-706X
2183-0096

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