Aneurysm of the descending thoracic aorta in a young woman.
The diagnosis of a thoracic aortic aneurysm in an otherwise healthy young woman is a very rare occurrence. The Authors report the case of a woman aged twenty-two in whom such an aneurysm was discovered the day after delivery. Physical signs and radiological documents are presented and early surgical treatment is described. The Authors made a survey of the world literature and emphasize the abnormally high incidence of aneurysms in women of child-bearing age. Etiopathological factors are detailed.
Locufier
J L
JL
Clinic of Vascular Pathology, University Hospital Saint-Pierre, Brussels, Belgium.
Bosschaerts
T
T
Barthel
J
J
Delwarte
D
D
Barroy
J P
JP
D000328:Adult; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011249:Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery