A Case of Descending Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
;
: 43-45, 2014.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-109418
ABSTRACT
Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that affects the axial skeleton. It often involves the extra-articular organs. Cardiovascular involvement is one of the extra-articular manifestations, which is mostly represented by aortic root, valvular heart disease, and conduction disturbances. An aortic sclerosing inflammatory process induces aortic root thickening and rigidity. An aortic aneurysmal change is a rare complication that often leads to life threatening conditions. A few cases regarding aortic aneurysm have been reported, but there are no reported cases in Korea. We report the first case of descending thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysm in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Aortic Aneurysm
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Skeleton
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Spondylitis, Ankylosing
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Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
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Heart Valve Diseases
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Korea
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Rheumatic Diseases
Year:
2014
Type:
Article
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