Marfan's syndrome and coarctation. Coincidence or association? A case report.
The case of a patient with coexisting Marfan's syndrome and coarctation of the aorta is presented. The relevant literature is reviewed and the possible association between the two lesions is discussed.
Cardio Thoracic Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
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Kouvaras
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Goudevenos
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Adams
D001017:Aortic Coarctation / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008382:Marfan Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged