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Amitai Komem D, Sukenik Halevy R, Griton Y, Shnaker A, Levy Y, Weissmann J, Fajer S. A Rare Case of 7 Simultaneous Arterial Dissections and Review of The Literature. Vasc Endovascular Surg 2019; 53:617-622. [DOI: 10.1177/1538574419864783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
Abstract
Objective: Spontaneous multiple artery dissection is a relatively rare phenomenon. Early clinical signs are often nonspecific, making it difficult to diagnose. Case Report: This is a case of a 51-year-old female who presented with spontaneous dissection of 4 visceral arteries, both iliac arteries, and of the right internal carotid artery. The patient underwent urgent successful endovascular repair. Later complications included acute respiratory distress syndrome and pneumonia after massive blood transfusion. She recovered gradually and was discharged after 21 days. Due to this rare presentation, genetic investigation was performed in search of a connective tissue disorder. Results revealed a new COL3A1 subtype mutation. The pathogenicity of this variant remains unclear. Conclusion: We recommend a high index of suspicion for visceral artery dissection in the differential diagnosis for abdominal pain with concurrent uncontrolled hypertension. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial to reducing the mortality rate.
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Affiliation(s)
- Daphna Amitai Komem
- Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
| | - Rivka Sukenik Halevy
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Genetics Institute, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
| | - Yigal Griton
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Unit of Interventional Radiology, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
| | - Ali Shnaker
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Vascular Surgery Unit, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
| | - Yair Levy
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Department of Medicine E, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
| | - Jonathan Weissmann
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Vascular Surgery Unit, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
| | - Simone Fajer
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Vascular Surgery Unit, Meir Medical Center, Kfar Saba, Israel
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