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LEOPARD syndrome: a new polyaneurysm association and an update on the molecular genetics of the disease.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  15071461     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
LEOPARD syndrome, one of many cardiocutaneous syndromes, is an acronym for some of the obvious manifestations of the disease, such as lentigines or ocular hypertelorism. The synonymous name progressive cardiomyopathic lentiginosis better indicates the morbid cardiac features that patients with the syndrome have. A patient with LEOPARD syndrome is presented. He had recurrent upper extremity aneurysms requiring multiple operations and finally PTFE reinforced venous grafts to prevent further aneurysmal degeneration. He has multiple other peripheral aneurysms, thus far asymptomatic. His diagnosis of LEOPARD syndrome was confirmed on a genetic basis. Review of the literature reveals no previous reports of severe aneurysmal disease in these patients.
Authors:
Marineh Yagubyan; Jean M Panneton; Noralane M Lindor; Emanuela Conti; Anna Sarkozy; Antonio Pizzuti
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of vascular surgery : official publication, the Society for Vascular Surgery [and] International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter     Volume:  39     ISSN:  0741-5214     ISO Abbreviation:  J. Vasc. Surg.     Publication Date:  2004 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2004-04-08     Completed Date:  2004-05-11     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8407742     Medline TA:  J Vasc Surg     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  897-900     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Division of Vascular Surgery, Mayo Clinic and Mayo Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aneurysm / complications*,  radiography,  surgery
Arteries
Humans
LEOPARD Syndrome / complications*,  genetics*
Male
Vascular Surgical Procedures / methods

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