Turner's syndrome associated with bicuspid aortic stenosis and dissecting aortic aneurysm. Issue 681 (July 1982)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Slater, D. N.; Grundman, M. J.; Mitchell, L.
• Is Part Of: Postgraduate medical journal. Volume 58:Issue 681(1982)
• Page Start: 436
• Page End: 438
• Publication Date: 1982-07
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.58.681.436
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-5473

Abstract

Abstract : A case of Turner's syndrome is described associated with bicuspid aortic stenosis and fatal rupture of a thoracic dissecting aortic aneurysm. Histology of the aneurysm showed severe cystic medial necrosis. This association has not been previously described in the absence of coarctation. In view of the possibility of surgical repair, dissecting aortic aneurysm should be considered in all patients with Turner's syndrome presenting with chest pain, irrespective of the presence or absence of coarctation.