Fatal vascular catastrophe in Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: a case report and review.
J Emerg Med
; 14(1): 25-31, 1996.
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ABSTRACT
The Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders that are characterized by abnormalities of the skin, joints, and a diversity of other phenotypic manifestations. An awareness of the disease is vital for optimal outcome in this rare group of patients who may present with a variety of life-threatening illnesses. Ehlers-Danlos type IV has been associated with vascular catastrophes, perforated viscous, ruptured uterus, and pneumothorax (1-4). We present a case of aneurysmal formation and spontaneous rupture of the great vessels in a 15-year-old male with EDS type IV, who remained undiagnosed until the time of autopsy.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades Vasculares
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Síndrome de Ehlers-Danlos
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Emerg Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA DE EMERGENCIA
Año:
1996
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos