[Generalized arterial calcification in childhood: A case report]

Autor: Nagore, Arbide Del Río, Jon Danel, Solano Iturri, María, García Barcina, Esther, Sarasola Díez
Rok vydání: 2018
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Zdroj: Revista espanola de patologia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Anatomia Patologica y de la Sociedad Espanola de Citologia. 53(3)
ISSN: 1988-561X
Popis: Arterial calcification of infancy is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder with extremely poor prognosis characterized by extensive calcification of internal elastic lamina and thickened of intimal tissue of large and medium sized arteries.We present the case of a newborn necropsy with hydrops and widespread cyanosis. The internal examination revealed heart enlargement due to occlusive calcification of the arteries.The aim of the present report is to provide a correlation of clinical and pathological features. An update of genetic diagnosis is provided.
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