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  • Title: Vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome presenting as rapidly progressive multiple arterial aneurysms and dissections.
    Author: Mortani Barbosa EJ, Pyeritz RE, Litt H, Desjardins B.
    Journal: Am J Med Genet A; 2011 Dec; 155A(12):3090-4. PubMed ID: 22065459.
    Abstract:
    Life expectancy in vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is shortened due to spontaneous rupture of arteries, the colon and the gravid uterus. Two adolescent males with vascular EDS illustrate rapid progression of arterial aneurysms, dissections, and rupture. Radiologic imaging played an important role in initially diagnosing and monitoring the evolution of arterial involvement. Both prophylactic and emergency management remain largely ineffective in this connective tissue disorder; however, noninvasive imaging may provide important prognostic information.
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