Aneurysm of the ductus arteriosus in a neonate with 13q-deletion

Am J Perinatol. 2001;18(1):11-4. doi: 10.1055/s-2001-12936.

Abstract

Aneurysm of the ductus arteriosus is a rare abnormality for which different ways of pathogenesis are described. We report the case of a fatal thrombosis of an aneurysm of the ductus arteriosus in an infant presenting feeding difficulties and a mild dysmorphic facies. Karyotype analysis revealed a de novo chromosomal deletion 46,XY, del (13)(q12.3,q22.3). To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case of an aneurysm of the ductus arteriosus associated with a chromosomal aberration.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / complications
  • Aneurysm / congenital*
  • Aneurysm / genetics
  • Aneurysm / pathology
  • Chromosome Deletion*
  • Chromosomes, Human, Pair 13*
  • Ductus Arteriosus*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Karyotyping
  • Male
  • Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Thrombosis / pathology