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[Familial dissecting aortic aneurysm].

M Disertori1, C Bertagnolli, G Thiene

  • 1Divisione di Cardiologia, Ospedale Civile, Rovereto.

Giornale Italiano Di Cardiologia
|August 1, 1991
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A rare genetic connective tissue disease, potentially a mild form of Marfan syndrome, caused aortic dissecting aneurysms in two brothers. Other siblings showed aortic dilation, suggesting a familial predisposition.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Medicine
  • Genetics
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Aortic dissecting aneurysms can occur without typical Marfan syndrome or hypertension.
  • Familial clustering of aortic disease suggests a genetic component.

Observation:

  • Two brothers presented with aortic dissecting aneurysms, one fatal and one surgically treated.
  • Two additional siblings exhibited aortic dilation on echocardiography.
  • Histological analysis revealed aortic wall abnormalities including loss of elastic fibers and medionecrosis.

Findings:

  • The family exhibits a pattern consistent with a genetically determined connective tissue disorder.
  • The condition presents as a forme fruste (mild or incomplete form) of Marfan syndrome.
  • Absence of typical Marfan features and hypertension in affected individuals.

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Implications:

  • This suggests a distinct genetic etiology for aortic aneurysms in this family.
  • Early screening and genetic counseling are crucial for at-risk family members.
  • Further research into the specific genetic defect is warranted to understand the pathogenesis.