Supravalvular aortic stenosis with aneurysmal dilation and infective vegetations of the aortic arch in a pediatric patient with Williams syndrome: a case report and review of the literature | Synapse
February 13, 2026Journal of Medical Case Reports0 citationsOpen Access
Supravalvular aortic stenosis with aneurysmal dilation and infective vegetations of the aortic arch in a pediatric patient with Williams syndrome: a case report and review of the literature
This case report aims to highlight the cardiovascular complications associated with Williams syndrome, focusing on a specific patient's condition.
Case report format detailing patient history and clinical findings.
Review of literature regarding cardiovascular involvement in Williams syndrome.
Description of surgical intervention and outcomes.
Identification of supravalvular aortic stenosis with aneurysmal dilation in the patient.
Detection of infective vegetations on the aortic arch.
Successful surgical intervention prevented severe complications.
Abstract
This case underscores the importance of early recognition and timely surgical intervention in preventing catastrophic outcomes in patients with Williams syndrome and complex cardiovascular involvement.