[A case of aortic coarctation associated with skeletal abnormalities]

A combination of coarctation of the aorta, symphalangism and short stature in a 23 years old woman is reported. The resemblance and the differences of the case with the Tabatznik's syndrome are discussed. The need of the search for cardiovascular anomalies in cases with skeletal dysplasia, in particular of the sternum, is pointed out.