터너증후군 환자의 대동맥 축착증을 스텐트 삽입술로 치료한 증례 1예

• Published in: The Korean journal of medicine Vol. 89; no. 3; pp. 331 - 334
• Main Authors: 박승운, Seung Woon Park, 이한철, Han Cheol Lee, 이남희, Nam Hee Yi, 박인성, In Seong Park, 박치환, Chi Hwan Park, 유진석, Jin Seok Yu
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 대한내과학회 30.09.2015
• Subjects: Aortic coarctation; Endocarditis; Stents; Turner syndrome; 내과학
• ISSN: 1738-9364; 2289-0769
• DOI: 10.3904/kjm.2015.89.3.331

Cardiovascular malformations, such as bicuspid aortic valve and coarctation of the aorta, are more prevalent in patients with Turner syndrome than in the general population. Here, we describe the case of a 35-year-old female with Turner syndrome who was admitted to our hospital with a fever caused by infective endocarditis. Aortic coarctation was diagnosed using computed tomography. The patient was treated with antibiotics and a stent was then implanted. Endovascular therapy using stents is a safe and effective treatment option for aortic coarctation in patients with Turner syndrome. (Korean J Med 2015;89:331-334)