Aortic dissection associated with cogans's syndrome: deleterious loss of vascular structural integrity is associated with GM-CSF overstimulation in macrophages and smooth muscle cells

Aortic dissection associated with cogans's syndrome: deleterious loss of vascular structural integrity is associated with GM-CSF overstimulation in macrophages and smooth muscle cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Cogan's syndrome is a rare disorder of unknown origin characterized by inflammatory ocular disease and vestibuloauditory symptoms. Systemic vasculitis is found in about 10% of cases.</p> <p>Case presentation</p>...

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Main Authors: Weissen-Plenz Gabriele, Sezer Ömer, Vahlhaus Christian, Robenek Horst, Hoffmeier Andreas, Tjan Tonny DT, Scheld Hans H, Sindermann Jürgen R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Online Access:http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.org/content/5/1/66

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