QuestionSBA
QuestionChoice
This is an inherited blood condition whereby the patient is unable to produce normal haemoglobin. It is not linked to aortic dissection and patients are often diagnosed as children.
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c
Thalassemia
QuestionChoice
This is an inherited disease that results in damage to peripheral nerves. It is not linked to an increased risk of aortic dissection.
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e
Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
QuestionChoice
This is an inherited disorder that affects the lungs and digestive tract resulting in increased secretion of thick mucous. It does not increase the risk of aortic dissection.
10004059
d
Cystic Fibrosis
QuestionChoice
This is a disorder characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. These patients often lose the ability to walk and have a life expectancy of less than 50 years old. This patient is not showing any evidence of muscle weakness.
10004057
b
Duchenne's muscular dystrophy
QuestionChoice
This is an inherited connective tissue disorder. Patients often are extremely tall and slim and can have disproportionately long arms, legs and fingers. These patients often have aortic wall abnormalities and are at increased risk of aortic dissection (tear of the aortic wall), which is what the patient is presenting to A&E with.
10004056
a
Marfan's syndrome
Concept
Chapter
2693
3707
Aortic Dissection
Topic
134
Cardiology
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A 30-year-old male presents to A&E complaining of severe, sudden-onset chest pain radiating to his back. He has no past medical history although he is very tall and has extremely long arms.

Which of the following underlying conditions has predisposed this patient to the most likely diagnosis?
a