CHAPTER 16

Familial Thoracic Aortic Aneurysms and Dissections

CHAPTER OBJECTIVES

• Describe the etiology and various forms of familial thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections.
  
• Detail symptoms associated with familial thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections.
  
• Discuss penetrance and variable expressivity.
  
• Review other syndromes associated with familial thoracic aneurysms and dissections.
  
• Review current surveillance and treatment recommendations for familial thoracic aneurysms and dissections.

KEY TERMS

Aortic aneurysm

Aortic dissection

Iris flocculi

Livedo reticularis

Marfan syndrome

Penetrance

Thoracic aortic aneurysm

Variable expressivity

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