Giant ascending aortic aneurysm with impending rupture as presentation of cutis laxa 1B: a case report
Alejandro Used-Gavín,
José María Larrañaga-Moreira,
Rafael Lago-Cascudo
et al.
Abstract:Background
Thoracic aortic aneurysms are rarely symptomatic but can result in acute aortic syndromes, associated with a high mortality rate. While most cases may be acquired, a genetic basis is evident in approximately 20–25% of the cases, especially among patients under 50 years of age, and those exhibiting syndromic features or family history. Although autosomal dominant inheritance is predominant in familial aortopathies, exceptions exist, such as cutis laxa 1B (CL1B)-related aortic diseas… Show more
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