Congenital aneurysm of the descending aorta in a neonate

Am J Cardiol. 1999 Aug 15;84(4):491-2, A10. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9149(99)00346-x.

Abstract

A large aneurysm of the descending aorta of unknown etiology was diagnosed in utero. Medical treatment with propranolol was continued after surgery which was performed at the age of 2 months.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / congenital*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / diagnosis
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic / surgery
  • Cineangiography
  • Coronary Angiography
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures