Title of article :
Widespread Valvular and Vascular Calcification in Type III Gaucher Disease
Author/Authors :
Aghaei Moghadam, Ehsan Department of Pediatrics - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Ghamari, Azin Children’s Medical Center - Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Tehran, Iran , MoMajnoon, hammad-Taghi Children’s Medical Center - Pediatrics Center of Excellence, Tehran, Iran
Abstract :
A 13-year-old girl, as a known case of type III Gaucher disease, was referred to us for a cardiac assessment. Our investigations revealed
wall thickening and calcification in the ascending thoracic aorta, transverse arch, and isthmus. Calcification was also present in
the proximal portion of the brachiocephalic trunk while the osteal narrowing of right common carotid was also notable. The other
finding included isolated thrombocytopenia. We decided to perform surgery after two months of enzyme replacement therapy.
Keywords :
Thrombocytopenia , Calcinosis , Mitral Valve Stenosis , Aortic Stenosis , Type IIIC Gaucher Disease
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics
