A Case of Supravalvar Aortic Stenosis

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Keimyung Medical Journal 1987;6(2):405-410.

Supravalvar Aortic Stenosis 1례

권태찬; 김성호; 강진무

Abstract

Williams syndrome is an uncommon congenital anomaly which is composed of supravalvar aortic stenosis; peculiar face (elfin facies) and mental retardation. Authors experienced a case of Williams syndrome in a 7 year old girl who had a peculiar face and mental retardation. Diagnosis of supravalvar aortic stenosis was established by catheterization and angiocardiography and aided by EKG and 2-D echocardiography. Aortic stenosis was corrected by surgery and discharged in a good conditon. A brief review of the literature was made. Key Words: Supravalvar Aortic Stenosis Williams Syndrome.

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