Congenital rubella syndrome

Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is an infectious embryofetopathy that may present in an infant as a result of maternal infection and subsequent fetal infection with rubella virus. CRS can lead to deafness, cataract, and variety of other permanent manifestations including cardiac and neurological defects.

Hypertension

The presence of chronic increased pressure in the systemic arterial system.


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441778
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Hypoplasia of the abdominal aorta associated with rubella syndrome.
Limbacher JP, Hill ME, Janicki PC.
South Med J. 1979;72(5):617-9.
Our patient, a 23-year-old white woman with congenital rubella syndrome, presented with claudication and upper extremity hypertension.