| Literature DB >> 23272854 |
Thomas Martens1, Isabelle Van Herzeele, Frederic De Ryck, Marjolijn Renard, Anne De Paepe, Katrien François, Frank Vermassen, Julie De Backer.
Abstract
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 mutation in the SMAD3 gene.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 23272854 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.05.085
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330