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Obstetric Management of Loeys-Dietz Syndrome.
Obstetrics and gynecology - 1 Jun 2018
Russo Melissa L, Sukhavasi Neelima, Mathur Veena, Morris Shaine A
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Loeys-Dietz syndrome is associated with arterial tortuosity and aortic dissection. Pregnancy may be a period of increased risk for aortic dissection. CASE: A 16-year-old primigravid girl was referred to our center with a family history of aortic dissection. Loeys-Dietz syndrome was suspected, and genetic testing confirmed the TGFβ2 (c.988C>T) mutation. A cesarean delivery was performed at 36 weeks of...
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