Coarctation of the Aorta Treated with Stenting in a Patient with Turner Syndrome.
10.3904/kjm.2015.89.3.331
- Author:
Seung Woon PARK
1
;
Han Cheol LEE
;
Nam Hee YI
;
In Seong PARK
;
Chi Hwan PARK
;
Jin Seok YU
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital, Busan, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Aortic coarctation;
Turner syndrome;
Stents;
Endocarditis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Aortic Coarctation*;
Aortic Valve;
Bicuspid;
Endocarditis;
Female;
Fever;
Humans;
Stents*;
Turner Syndrome*
- From:Korean Journal of Medicine
2015;89(3):331-334
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cardiovascular malformations, such as bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation of the aorta, are more prevalent in patients with Turner syndrome than in the general population. Here, we describe the case of a 35-year-old female with Turner syndrome who was admitted to our hospital with a fever caused by infective endocarditis. Aortic coarctation was diagnosed using computed tomography. The patient was treated with antibiotics and a stent was then implanted. Endovascular therapy using stents is a safe and effective treatment option for aortic coarctation in patients with Turner syndrome.
