Publication
Title
Aortic aneurysm/dissection and osteogenesis imperfecta : four new families and review of the literature
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Abstract
Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is the commonest form of heritable bone fragility. It is mainly characterized by fractures, hearing loss and dentinogenesis imperfecta. OI patients are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease of variable severity. Aortic aneurysm/dissection is one of the rarer but potentially serious cardiovascular complications of OI. So far, only six patients with aortic dissection and OI have been reported. As such, present OI diagnostic guidelines do not recommend systematic screening of patients for aortopathy. Here, we report on the clinical and molecular characteristics of three new OI patients and one additional patient with a first degree relative who presented with aortic dissection and/or aneurysm surgery. This observation further opens up the discussion on the need for and extent of cardiovascular screening in adult patients with OI.
Language
English
Source (journal)
Bone / International Bone and Mineral Society. - New York
Publication
New york : Elsevier science inc , 2019
ISSN
8756-3282
DOI
10.1016/J.BONE.2019.01.022
Volume/pages
121 (2019) , p. 191-195
ISI
000460495000021
Pubmed ID
30684648
Full text (Publisher's DOI)
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UAntwerpen
Faculty/Department
Research group
Project info
Application of whole exome sequencing to identify the genetic defect in hereditary connective tissue disorders
Bicuspid Related Aortopathy, a Vibrant Exploration (BRAVE).
Cutting-edge exploration of the genetic modifiers underlying variable aortopathy expressivity.
GENOMED - Genomics in Medicine.
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Affiliation
Publications with a UAntwerp address
External links
Web of Science
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Creation 04.04.2019
Last edited 01.01.2025
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