Generalized arterial calcification of infancy--Findings at post-mortem computed tomography and autopsy

Abstract

Generalized arterial calcification in infancy is a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormal calcification of large and medium sized arteries and marked myointimal proliferation resulting in arterial stenosis. The condition is often fatal secondary to complications of cardiac ischemia, hypertension and cardiac failure. In this report we describe the findings at post mortem computed tomography, histology and autopsy.

Keywords: Autopsy; Generalized arterial calcification of infancy; Idiopathic infantile arterial calcification; Post mortem computed tomography.