[Loeys-Dietz syndrome: aortic dissections and aneurysms].

Background: Loeys-Dietz syndrome is a connective tissue disorder accompanied by life-threatening vascular abnormalities such as aneurysms and dissections. Recognising the acute clinical picture is essential for rapid diagnosis and treatment.

Case Description: We describe three members of a family with a typical acute presentation of Loeys-Dietz syndrome, but without the characteristic physical abnormalities.