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Is there a ddx for intermittent mussets sign, or a look-a-like? when should it be treated? (also dx danlos) 2 "normal" echos

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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De Musset: Classically described in aortic insufficiency, but also in aortic aneurysms. May be also due to neurological disorders. In a patient with Ehlers- Danlos syndrome it will make sense to visualize also the aorta, given its potential to affect vascular structures.

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Answered 6/1/2015

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A member asked:

Is there a ddx for intermittent mussets sign, or a look-a-like? when should it be treated? (also dx danlos) 2 "normal" echos

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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