A case of neurofibromatosis associated with a coronary artery aneurysm and myocardial infarction

A case of myocardial infarction secondary to thrombosis of a coronary artery aneurysm in a patient with neurofibromatosis is presented. The vascular manifestations of neurofibromatosis, and the associated clinical sequelae, are reviewed.

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Published in:Cardiovascular and interventional radiology 1988-06, Vol.11 (3), p.143-145
Main Authors: KANDARPA, K, STOLL, J. F, REISS, C, RUTHERFORD, J. D, COHN, L. M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Coronary Aneurysm - complications
Coronary Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging
Coronary Angiography
Coronary Thrombosis - complications
Coronary Thrombosis - diagnostic imaging
Degenerative and inherited degenerative diseases of the nervous system. Leukodystrophies. Prion diseases
Humans
Male
Medical sciences
Myocardial Infarction - etiology
Neurofibromatosis 1 - complications
Neurology
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Summary:A case of myocardial infarction secondary to thrombosis of a coronary artery aneurysm in a patient with neurofibromatosis is presented. The vascular manifestations of neurofibromatosis, and the associated clinical sequelae, are reviewed.
ISSN:0174-1551
1432-086X
DOI:10.1007/bf02577105