You are looking after a 34-year-old man as an inpatient after admission with a type A thoracic aortic dissection.
Which one of the following would make you think that Loeys–Dietz syndrome is a more likely cause than Marfan syndrome?
A. Dural ectasiaWidely spaced eyes (hypertelorism) is commonly seen in those with Loeys–Dietz syndrome but not with Marfan syndrome, familial aortic aneurysms, or other causes.