Title of article :
Singleton Merten Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Early Onset Aortic Stenosis
Author/Authors :
Ghadiam, Harshavardhan Department of Medicine - University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, IL, USA , Mungee, Sudhir Division of Cardiology - University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, Peoria, IL, USA
Abstract :
Singleton Merten syndrome (SMS) is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder with variable expression. Its characteristic
features include abnormal aortic calcification, abnormal ossification of extremities, and dental anomalies. We present a young
man with dyspnea who was noted to have aortic stenosis in the background of glaucoma, psoriasis, dental anomalies, hand and
foot deformities, Achilles tendinitis, osteopenia, and nephrolithiasis. The conglomeration of features led to the diagnosis of SMS.
His mother had a very similar phenotype.
Keywords :
Singleton Merten Syndrome , Aortic Stenosis
Journal title :
Case Reports in Cardiology