An Isolated Aneurysm of the Abdominal Aorta in a Patient with Marfan Syndrome—A Case Report

Mutavdžic, Perica; Dragaš, Marko; Biljana, Kukic; Stevanović, Ksenija; Končar, Igor; Ilić, Nikola; Tomić, Ivan; Sladojević, Miloš; Davidović, Lazar

doi:10.1016/j.avsg.2018.11.019

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“…4 Among the cardiovascular manifestations, aortic dilatation, and mitral regurgitation from mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occur frequently. 5,6 In this case report we describe the incidental finding of a young African male with classic Marfan's syndrome but initially diagnosed at the age of 23 years. We further explore the barriers to early diagnosis in our part of the world.…”

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“…Clinical manifestations of this disorder include cardiovascular, ophthalmic, musculoskeletal, craniofacial, and cutaneous abnormalities 4 . Among the cardiovascular manifestations, aortic dilatation, and mitral regurgitation from mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occur frequently 5,6 …”

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“…4 Among the cardiovascular manifestations, aortic dilatation, and mitral regurgitation from mitral valve prolapse (MVP) occur frequently. 5 , 6…”

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“…Clinical manifestations of this disorder include cardiovascular, ophthalmic, musculoskeletal, craniofacial, and cutaneous abnormalities 4 . Amongst the cardiovascular manifestations, aortic dilatation and mitral regurgitation from mitral valve prolapse occur frequently 5,6 .…”

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Marfan Syndrome in a Ghanaian Male: The Diagnostic Challenges

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Agyapong,

Dey

et al. 2023

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“…Marfan syndrome (MFS) is an autosomal dominant congenital connective tissue disorder caused by mutations in the fibrillin-1 (FBN) gene on the chromosome 15. 1,2 It affects approximately 1 in every 5000 individuals, 3 and these patients are at risk for cardiovascular complications such as aortic dissection, aneurysms formation, and rupture. 4 Aortic dilation usually occurs at the tubular portion of the ascending aorta, 5,6 and true and isolated abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) are considered uncommon.…”

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Complex and Successful Management of a Symptomatic Isolated Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Pregnant Woman with Marfan Syndrome

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Aortopathies associated to Marfan syndrome (MFS) are important causes of maternal death during pregnancy. We present a 27-year-old and 24-week pregnant MFS woman who arrived to the emergency department with increasing abdominal pain; an obstetric ultrasound showed an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), a multislice computed tomography angiography (CTA) confirmed and demonstrated a 7.3 centimeter (cm) infrarenal AAA without evidence of dissection. A multidisciplinary committee determined that an open repair would lead to a significantly high maternal-fetal morbidity and mortality. Although endovascular repair (EVAR) in MFS patients remains controversial, an urgent bridge therapy was considered to be the best option. She was transferred to the angiography suite for EVAR to prevent AAA rupture and ensure a satisfactory pregnancy. The patient and fetus presented no complications during the procedure and were discharged 3 days later. She continued her pregnancy without eventualities and an elective C-section was performed on week 36. A CTA imaging at 12 months revealed type 1A and 3 endoleaks, we decided to perform endograft explant and a definitive open repair, there were no complications during the procedure, the patient is currently asymptomatic. Our case illustrates a complex decision and management that successfully avoid morbidity and mortality of a MFS mother and her product; additionally, this experience reinforces the need for lifelong and close surveillance in these patients.

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An Isolated Aneurysm of the Abdominal Aorta in a Patient with Marfan Syndrome—A Case Report

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Marfan syndrome in a Ghanaian male: The diagnostic challenges

Marfan syndrome in a Ghanaian male: The diagnostic challenges

Marfan Syndrome in a Ghanaian Male: The Diagnostic Challenges

Complex and Successful Management of a Symptomatic Isolated Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in a Pregnant Woman with Marfan Syndrome

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