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[Arteriectasis: a forgotten chapter].

M Bartolo1, A R Todini, P L Antignani

  • 1Division d'Angiologie, Hôpital S. Camillo, Rome, Italie.

Journal Des Maladies Vasculaires
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
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Arteriomegaly, a rare vascular condition, affects 16.29% of patients undergoing lower limb arteriography. This study highlights its dysplastic origins, associated aneurysms, and effective ultrasonography monitoring for diagnosis and management.

Area of Science:

  • Vascular Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Arteriomegaly, first described as "dolichomégaartères", is a rare vascular condition.
  • The study reviews 1,221 translumbar arteriographies of the lower limbs performed between 1980 and 1985.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detect and characterize arteriomegaly in lower limb arteriographies.
  • To investigate the pathogenesis, associated conditions, and clinical presentation of arteriomegaly.
  • To evaluate diagnostic and monitoring capabilities of ultrasonography for arteriomegaly.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 1,221 translumbar arteriographies.
  • Histopathological examination of affected vessels.
  • Clinical assessment of peripheral symptomatology.

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  • Ultrasonography for diagnosis and monitoring.

    • Main Results:

    • 199 cases (16.29%) of arteriomegaly were detected.
    • Associated aneurysms were present in 33.16% of cases.
    • Histopathology revealed dystrophic lesions of the media and elastic fibers.
    • Peripheral symptoms included acute ischemia and cyanosis without collateral circulation.
    • Ultrasonography proved effective for diagnosis, size measurement, and monitoring.

    Conclusions:

    • Arteriomegaly may have a dysplastic pathogenesis, distinct from atherosclerosis.
    • Familial predisposition and associated venous lesions were noted.
    • Early diagnosis and management, including anticoagulation and hemorrheologic therapy, are crucial.
    • Ultrasonography is a valuable tool for managing arteriomegaly.