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Multiple aneurysms in a patient with aneurysms-osteoarthritis syndrome.
The Annals of thoracic surgery - 1 Jan 2013
Martens Thomas, Van Herzeele Isabelle, De Ryck Frederic, Renard Marjolijn, De Paepe Anne, François Katrien, Vermassen Frank, De Backer Julie
Abstract excerpt
The aneurysms-osteoarthritis syndrome (AOS) was recently described and encompasses multiple aneurysms and tortuosity of the great arteries. Most patients have early-onset osteoarthritis. We report the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of a patient presenting with bilateral aneurysms of the common iliac arteries and an ascending aortic aneurysm. After proper surgical treatment, genetic studies revealed a causal...
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