Preferred Label : Loeys-Dietz Syndrome;
NCIt synonyms : Loeys Dietz Syndrome;
NCIt definition : A genetically heterogenous syndrome characterized by vascular abnormalities including
aortic and arterial aneurysms, aortic dissection, and tortuosity of the arteries.
Other findings include scoliosis, long fingers, and joint hypermobility. Patients
with TGFBR1 gene mutations also exhibit hypertelorism, bifid uvula, and early fusion
of the skull bones.;
Alternative definition : ACC/AHA: A genetic syndrome characterized by a rare autosomal dominant syndrome caused
by mutations in the TGFBR1 or TGFBR2 genes. It is characterized by aortic dilation
and dissection, vascular tortuosity, hypertelorism, bifid uvula, scoliosis, and pectus
deformities.;
Origin ID : C75006;
UMLS CUI : C2697932;
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