title: An uncommon case of arterial aneurysms association with high plasma levels of Matrix Metalloproteinase-9 and Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin.
abstract: The association of an axillary artery aneurysm and an abdominal aortic aneurysm is extremely rare. In this study, we describe this association in a 69 year-old-man. We measured this patient's metalloproteinases (MMPs) and Neutrophil Gelatinase - Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) levels over a three years period before the abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture. We speculate that high serium levels of MMPs and NGAL may have a prognostic role and may predict aneurysm rupture in patients with an uncommon association of arterial aneurysms.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
authors.forename: Giovanni
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: De Caridi
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
authors.forename: Mafalda
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Massara
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular and Thoracic Department, University of Messina, Messina, Italy.
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Spinelli
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro. Catanzaro, Italy.
authors.forename: Raffaele
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Grande
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro. Catanzaro, Italy.
authors.forename: Lucia
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Butrico
authors.affiliation: Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro. Catanzaro, Italy.
authors.forename: Pierandrea
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Rende
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University Federico II of Naples. Naples, Italy ; Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL). International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology. Headquarters: University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
authors.forename: Maurizio
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Amato
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University Federico II of Naples. Naples, Italy ; Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL). International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology. Headquarters: University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
authors.forename: Rita
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Compagna
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Medicine and Surgery, University Federico II of Naples. Naples, Italy ; Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL). International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology. Headquarters: University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
authors.forename: Bruno
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Amato
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro. Catanzaro, Italy . Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL). International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology. Headquarters: University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
authors.forename: Stefano
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: de Franciscis
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro. Catanzaro, Italy ; Interuniversity Center of Phlebolymphology (CIFL). International Research and Educational Program in Clinical and Experimental Biotechnology. Headquarters: University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Catanzaro, Italy.
authors.forename: Raffaele
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Serra
keywords: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm; Axillary Aneurysm; Matrix Metalloproteinase-9; Neutrophil Gelatinase – Associated Lipocalin