Annuloaortic ectasia

Annuloaortic ectasia is a dilation of the proximal ascending aorta and aortic annulus. It may cause aortic regurgitation, thoracic aortic dissection, aneurysm and rupture. It is often associated with connective tissue diseases like Marfan syndrome and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.[2] It can also be a complication due to tertiary syphilis. In tertiary syphilis the aortic root becomes so dilated that the aortic valve becomes incompetent and cor bovinum results.

Annuloaortic ectasia
Other namesCystic medial necrosis of aorta[1]
SpecialtyCardiology, cardiothoracic surgery

The term was first coined by the American heart surgeon Denton Cooley in 1961.[3]

References
  1. "Orphanet: Familial aortic dissection". Orpha.net. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  2. Elgendy, Azza. "Annuloaortic ectasia | Radiology Reference Article". Radiopaedia.org. Retrieved 25 April 2022.
  3. Kaiser, Larry; Kron, Irving L.; Spray, Thomas L. (2013-12-24). Mastery of Cardiothoracic Surgery. ISBN 9781451113150.


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