Aortic aneurysm, familial thoracic 3: A rare familial disorder where the aorta has a weak, bulging portion. The condition is asymptomatic but can result in death if it bursts. Type 3 is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 3p22. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Aortic aneurysm, familial thoracic 3 is available below.
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