Hughes-Stovin syndrome
ORPHA:228116· ICD-10 I28.8
Definition
Hughes-Stovin syndrome (HSS) is a life-threatening disorder, believed to be a cardiovascular clinical variant manifestation of Behçet's disease (BD). It is characterized by the association of multiple pulmonary artery aneurysms (PAAs) and peripheral venous thrombosis.
- Prevalence
- <1 / 1 000 000
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Adult