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Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in 14-year-old female with tuberous sclerosis
Austin Clements1, Sellers Boudreau1, Benjamin Pearce1
1Department of Vascular Surgery, The University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL.
Summary
Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is linked to rare pediatric abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs). This case report details a ruptured AAA in a 14-year-old girl with TSC, highlighting this critical association.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Pediatric Genetics
- Medical Case Reports
Background:
- Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a genetic disorder affecting multiple organs.
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are rare in children, with few reported cases in TSC patients.
- The association between TSC and pediatric AAAs is not fully understood.
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