Erdheim disease
Overview
Erdheim disease I: A rare condition characterized by the cyst formation and degeneration of the middle layer of the aorta which can ultimately weaken that artery and may result in an aneurysm. A burst aortic aneurysm is a serious possible complication.
Symptoms
Asymptomatic
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Erdheim disease I" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Erdheim disease I that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Erdheim disease I" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Erdheim disease I. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Erdheim disease I. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Erdheim disease I has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Erdheim disease I signs or Erdheim disease I symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Erdheim disease I may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Erdheim disease I symptoms.