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[Aortic aneurysms in Ullrich-Turner syndrome]
G Buheitel1, H Singer, M Hofbeck
1Klinik mit Poliklinik für Kinder und Jugendliche, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg.
Klinische Padiatrie
|January 1, 1996
Summary
Adolescents with Ullrich-Turner-syndrome (UTS) face a high risk of aortic aneurysms and dissection. Early detection and management are crucial for improving life expectancy in these patients.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Genetics
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and coarctation of the aorta increase dissection risk.
- Aortic aneurysm rupture has a poor prognosis.
- Ullrich-Turner-syndrome (UTS) is associated with aortic aneurysm development.