Loeys-Dietz syndrome with a novel in-frame SMAD3 deletion diagnosed as a result of postpartum aortic dissection: A case report

Loeys-Dietz syndrome with a novel in-frame SMAD3 deletion diagnosed as a result of postpartum aortic dissection: A case report

Objective: Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) is a rare, autosomal dominant connective tissue disorder which can aggressively affect the aortic vasculature. Limited information is available regarding its impact on pregnancy and postpartum outcomes. Case report: A pregnant 38-year-old nulliparous woman with...

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Main Authors: Takeshi Nagao, Momoko Inoue, Yuki Ito, Takashi Kunihara, Hiroshi Kawame, Osamu Samura, Aikou Okamoto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Subjects:
Aortic dissection
Loeys-Dietz syndrome
Pregnancy
SMAD3
Vertebral artery tortuosity
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