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==Overview== | |||
'''Annuloaortic ectasia''' is a dilatation of the proximal ascending aorta and [[aortic annulus]]. It may cause [[aortic regurgitation]], thoracic [[aortic dissection]], [[aneurysm]] and rupture. It is often associated with [[Marfan syndrome]]. | |||
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Annuloaortic ectasia: Gross, fixed tissue. Good example with apparent subaortic shelf which shows endocardial thickening Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Annuloaortic ectasia is a dilatation of the proximal ascending aorta and aortic annulus. It may cause aortic regurgitation, thoracic aortic dissection, aneurysm and rupture. It is often associated with Marfan syndrome.