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Results 1 - 2 of 2 for Acute chest syndrome
  1. Loeys-Dietz syndrome 
    ... visible underlying veins. Some individuals with Loeys-Dietz syndrome develop an abnormal accumulation of air in the chest cavity that can result in the collapse of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/loeys-dietz-syndrome - Genetics
  2. Familial thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection 
    ... related conditions called Marfan syndrome or Loeys-Dietz syndrome. These features include tall stature, stretch marks on the skin, an unusually large range of joint movement (joint hypermobility), and either a sunken or protruding chest. Occasionally, people with familial TAAD develop aneurysms in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/...l-thoracic-aortic-aneurysm-and-dissection - Genetics