Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection

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Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection
Description:
Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection is a rare genetic vascular disease characterized by the familial occurrence of thoracic aortic aneurysm, dissection or dilatation affecting one or more aortic segments (aortic root, ascending aorta, arch or descending aorta) in the absence of any other associated disease. Depending on the size, location and progression rate of dilatation/dissection, patients may be asymptomatic or may present dyspnea, cough, jaw, neck, chest or back pain, head, neck or upper limb edema, difficulty swallowing, voice hoarseness, pale skin, faint pulse and/or numbness/tingling in limbs. Patients have increased risk of presenting life threatening aortic rupture.
ORPHAcode:
91387
Synonyms:
Familial TAAD
Familial non-syndromic thoracic aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection
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Created:
13 May 2019 - 01:02
Changed:
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14