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In Marfan's syndrome, Aoic aneurysm occurs most commonly in:

A
Ascending aoa
B
Descending aoa
C
Abdominal aoa
D
Arch or aoa
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Answer is A (Ascending Aoa) Aoic aneurysms in Marfan's syndrome occur most frequently in the ascending aoa. Cardiovascular lesions in Marfan's syndrome Cardiovascular lesions are the most life threatening features of Marfan's syndrome. Mitral valve prolapseQ (MVP) Loss of connective tissue suppo in mitral valves leaflets makes them soft and blowy creating the so-called 'floppy valve'. Mitral regurgitation frequently results. Dilatation of Ascending Aoae Media undergoes cystic necrosis (cystic medionecrosis). Loss of medial suppo results in progressive dilatation of aoic valve ring and root of aoa Severe aoic incompetenceQ Aoic dissections

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