Arterial aneurysms and tuberous sclerosis: a classic but little known association.
Tuberous sclerosis is a rare autosomal dominant syndrome in which aortic aneurysm is a classic but little known cause of sudden death. We report a 20-month-old boy with tuberous sclerosis and iliofemoral arterial aneurysms. This case highlights the importance of systematic screening for such vascular complications. Multislice CT or MRI is mandatory as a screening and diagnostic tool in this setting to complement US with Doppler examination.
Calcagni
Giulio
G
Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades, AP-HP, University Paris Descartes, Paris, France.
Gesualdo
Francesco
F
Tamisier
Daniel
D
Brunelle
Francis
F
Sidi
Daniel
D
Ou
Phalla
P
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005263:Femoral Artery; D006801:Humans; D007083:Iliac Artery; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014402:Tuberous Sclerosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*