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Permanent Cerebral Vessel Occlusion via Double Ligature and Transection
Published on: July 21, 2013
A case of craniocleidal dysostosis presenting with vascular complications
Insights
Craniocleidal dysostosis, a rare genetic disorder, can lead to severe vascular complications like subclavian artery occlusion and cerebral symptoms. Early diagnosis is crucial for managing this skeletal dysplasia and its associated vascular issues.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Vascular Surgery
- Radiology
Background:
- Craniocleidal dysostosis (CCD) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by skeletal abnormalities.
- Diagnosis is often delayed, particularly in adults without typical presenting symptoms.
Abstract:
A case of craniocleidal dysostosis was presented. In spite of the skeletal abnormalities present, the disease was not diagnosed until the patient, a married woman of 63, developed ischaemia of her right upper limb, followed by cerebral symptoms. An arch aortogram demonstrated an occlusion of the first part of the right subclavian artery involving the origin of the vertebral artery and a post-stenotic dilatation of the left subclavian artery due to costoclavicular compression. Such vascular abnormalities have not been previously described in this condition.
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