Aortic dissection and patent ductus arteriosus in three generations

Am J Cardiol. 2001 Mar 15;87(6):813-5, A9. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(00)01515-0.

Abstract

Aortic dissection was found in a woman, her 2 sons, and 1 of her 3 daughters, and the 3 affected children and a granddaughter had patent ductus arteriosus. The pattern of inheritance of this unique syndrome probably is an autosomal dominant one.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aortic Aneurysm / complications
  • Aortic Aneurysm / genetics*
  • Aortic Dissection / complications
  • Aortic Dissection / genetics*
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / complications
  • Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / genetics*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pedigree