Magnetic resonance imaging findings in Loeys-Dietz syndrome

Cardiol Young. 2010 Apr;20(2):210-3. doi: 10.1017/S1047951109992022. Epub 2010 Mar 4.

Abstract

Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a newly described entity characterised by a constellation of arterial tortuosity, cranial malformations, and hypertelorism. We report a case of a 7-year old boy with confirmed Loeys-Dietz syndrome and discuss magnetic resonance imaging as a complete technique for assessment and follow-up of aggressive vascular pathology in the brain, thorax, and abdomen, which may dictate early surgical intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aorta / pathology
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / pathology
  • Child
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Dilatation, Pathologic
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Loeys-Dietz Syndrome / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male