Angiographic findings in homocystinuria

Homocystinuria (HC) is an inborn error of amino acid metabolism characterized by ectopia lentis, mental retardation, and skeletal abnormalities. Vascular disorders may also occur in HC, although they are less common. Arteriographic studies of two sisters with HC are described. The younger woman'...

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Published in:Cardiovascular and interventional radiology 1983-08, Vol.6 (3), p.125-128
Main Authors: Wicherink-Bol, H F, Boers, G H, Drayer, J I, Rosenbusch, G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Angiography
Carotid Arteries - diagnostic imaging
Celiac Artery - diagnostic imaging
Female
Homocystinuria - complications
Homocystinuria - diagnostic imaging
Humans
Mesenteric Arteries - diagnostic imaging
Renal Artery - diagnostic imaging
Splenic Artery - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Homocystinuria (HC) is an inborn error of amino acid metabolism characterized by ectopia lentis, mental retardation, and skeletal abnormalities. Vascular disorders may also occur in HC, although they are less common. Arteriographic studies of two sisters with HC are described. The younger woman's renal arteries showed wall irregularities and aneurysms, narrowing of the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries, and some aneurysmatic changes. In the older patient, irregular right carotid and splenic arteries were seen and a splenic aneurysm was present.
ISSN:0174-1551
1432-086X
DOI:10.1007/BF02552761