[Severe generalized atherosclerosis in a 14-year-old boy].
A case of severe generalized atherosclerosis in a 14-year-old boy is reported; all the large arteries, including the coronary vessels, were involved. A high degree of stenosis of the abdominal aorta very close to the origin of the renal arteries was thought to be the reason for the accompanying considerable systemic hypertension. Laboratory investigations were not able to produce evidence of the cause of the disease, and there were no apparent risk factors. Finally, it was concluded on the basis of the family history of the patient that a genetic component involving unknown pathogenetic mechanisms was responsible for the early manifestation of the disease.
D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D001024:Aortic Valve Stenosis / Q000209:etiology; D001161:Arteriosclerosis / Q000150:complications / Q000235:genetics*; D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000209:etiology; D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male
Schwere generalisierte Arteriosklerose bei einem 14jährigen Jungen.