Imaging and clinical features in a child with Loeys-Dietz syndrome. A case report

Interv Neuroradiol. 2011 Mar;17(1):9-11. doi: 10.1177/159101991101700102. Epub 2011 Apr 18.

Abstract

We describe a boy with Loeys-Dietz syndrome (LDS) a genetic and recently described condition that affects connective tissues belonging to a group of Marfan-related disorders. Since there are only a few cases reported misdiagnosis may not be uncommon. Radiological findings in our patient include pectus excavatum, aortic root dilatation, diffuse dilatation of the intracerebral vessels and a Chiari I malformation. We describe the imaging findings, clinical presentation and diagnosis criteria of this entity.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Brain / pathology*
  • Cerebral Arteries / pathology
  • Funnel Chest / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Loeys-Dietz Syndrome / pathology*
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male