Published May 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Non-marfan idiopathic medionecrosis (cystic medial necrosis) presenting with multiple visceral artery aneurysms and diffuse connective tissue fragility: Two brothers

  • 1. Gunma University School of Medicine, Department of Nuclear Medicine (Japan)
  • 2. Gunma University School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology (Japan)
  • 3. Gunma University School of Medicine, Department of Hygiene and Virology (Japan)
  • 4. Gunma University School of Medicine, Department of Second Surgery (Japan)
  • 5. Gunma Health Foundation (Japan)

Description

Two brothers with multiple visceral artery aneurysms or dilatations and diffuse connective tissue fragility who did not have clinical features of Marfan syndrome are reported. One presented with retroperitoneal hemorrhage during angiography, and idiopathic medionecrosis was proved by resection of the aneurysms. These cases belong to the heterogeneous group of Marfan syndrome. The angiographical features (multiple dilation of visceral arteries) suggests fragility of connective tissue and is predictive of hazards during and after a catheterization and operation

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Journal Title
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
3
Journal Page Range
p. 225-227
ISSN
0174-1551
CODEN
CAIRDG

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
39092879
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ARTERIES; BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; CONNECTIVE TISSUE; HEMORRHAGE; NECROSIS
Descriptors DEC
ANIMAL TISSUES; BLOOD VESSELS; BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; RADIOLOGY; SYMPTOMS

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Copyright (c) 1997 Springer-Verlag New York Inc