Assessment of aortic morphology and compliance in children and adolescents with Ullrich-Turner syndrome (UTS) using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
; 27(9-10): 915-22, 2014 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the morphology and elastic properties of the aorta in children and adolescents with Ullrich-Turner syndrome (UTS) treated with growth hormone, by using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).METHODS:
Thirty-seven conscious UTS patients were examined using a 1.5-T whole-body MRI. Contrast-free three-dimensional (3D)-MR angiographies were performed, including 2D cine MRI, to calculate the aortic compliance (C) and cine of the aortic valve.RESULTS:
Changes of aortic morphology were evident in 40% of the patients, whereas six had more than one alteration. A bicuspid aortic valve was identified in three patients that were missed by previous echocardiography. The aortic compliances in UTS patients were similar to those in healthy persons.CONCLUSION:
This study shows that aortic morphology and compliance can be assessed by MRI without using contrast agents and without sedation in children and adolescents with UTS.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Aorta
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Síndrome de Turner
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adolescent
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab
Asunto de la revista:
ENDOCRINOLOGIA
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PEDIATRIA
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article