System: Cardiovascular: Vascular: Benign: Cystic Medial Necrosis
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an autosomal dominant disorder of large arteries -- results in degenerative breakdown of collagen, elastin, and smooth muscle.
In the aorta, can result in fusiform aneurysm and puts patients at risk of aortic dissection.
• Vascular : Aortic Dissection