Arterial tortuosity
Overview
Arterial tortuosity syndrome is a rare congenital connective tissue condition disorder characterized by elongation and generalized tortuosity of the major arteries including the aorta.
Aortic dilatation- joint hypermobility- arterial tortuosity ... translucent skin, easy bruising
Aortic dissection ... sweating
APECED Syndrome ... increased skin pigmentation
Apert syndrome ... severe acne ...
If no complications occur, imaging tests are recommended at 1 mo, 6 mo, 12 mo, and every year thereafter. Complex anatomy (eg, short aneurysm neck below renal arteries, severe arterial tortuosity) makes endovascular stent grafting difficult in 30 to ...
 See also: Symptom, Dysplasia, Death, Hypertension, Bleeding
  
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