Korean J Dermatol.  2001 Jun;39(6):714-716.

Tuberous Sclerosis with Aortic Aneurysm and Rib Changes

• Hyun JS
• Lee DW
• Lee JY
• Cho BK

Abstract

Tuberous sclerosis is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by the presence of hamartomatous lesion in tissues derived form all three germinal layers. Abdominal aortic aneurysms and rib changes are very rare in tuberous sclerosis. We report the unusual CT features of thoracic aortic aneurysm and sclerosis of ribs in a patient with tuberous sclerosis.

Keyword

Tuberous sclerosis; Aortic aneurysm; Rib changes

MeSH Terms

Aortic Aneurysm*
Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic
Humans
Ribs*
Sclerosis
Tuberous Sclerosis*