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.
Kouvaras
G
G
Cardio Thoracic Centre, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
Goudevenos
J
J
Adams
P
P
D001017:Aortic Coarctation / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008382:Marfan Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D008875:Middle Aged