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annuloaortic ectasia

dilatation of the proximal ascending aorta & aortic annulus Etiology: - often associated with Marfan syndrome. - complication of tertiary syphilis. Complications: - aortic regurgitation - thoracic aortic dissection, aneurysm & rupture (type A dissecting aortic aneurysm)

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aortic ectasia

References

  1. Wikipedia: Annuloaortic ectasia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Annuloaortic_ectasia