Why the study?
Is there an increased risk of aortic dissection in adult women with Turner's syndrome?
Population
157 adult women with Turner's syndrome
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Suggests elevated aortic dissection risk in Turner's syndrome; leaves open prospective confirmation before screening changes.
Is there an increased risk of aortic dissection in adult women with Turner's syndrome?
Adult women with Turner's syndrome appear to have a greatly increased risk of aortic dissection, even in the absence of coarctation or other aortic valve abnormalities.
Price et al. (1983) studied this question.
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