Abdominal Aortic Hypoplasia, a Rare Cause of Hypertension.
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2015
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Abstract
Hypoplasia of the abdominal aorta is an exceedingly rare vascular abnormality. Congenital,
acquired, infectious and inflammatory etiologies have been described. Hypertension is the most
common presenting symptom. Besides hypertension, lower extremity claudication and mesenteric
ischemia can be seen. Symptoms typically occur within the first three decades of life. Hypoplasia of
the abdomanial aorta is considered a life threatening condition as a result of complications
associated with severe hypertension.
In this article we present a hypertensive patients with hypertrophic left heart, dilation of the
ascending aorta and the aortic root, hypoplastic stenosis of the abdominal aorta, celiac trunc, and
the places of origin of superior mesenteric and renal arteries and arch of Riolan (collaterals
between the mesenteric arteries). Abdominal aortic hypoplasia is presented as a rare cause of
hypertension.
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Aortic hypoplasia, abdominal aorta, hypertension, arch of riolan, computed tomographic angiography, doppler ultrasonography
Citation
Pasaoglu Lale, Toprak Ugur, Akdal Betul, Acar Dilek, Koparal Suha. Abdominal Aortic Hypoplasia, a Rare Cause of Hypertension. British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research. 2015; 7(9): 789-794.