AAAS

AAAS American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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AAA Syndrome in Progress

A rare autosomal recessive condition of early onset characterised by alacrima, achalasia, autonomic disturbance and ACTH insensitivity, which usually presents in childhood with dysphagia or severe (occasionally fatal) episodes of hypoglycaemia or hypotension due to adrenocortical insufficiency, which itself may be delayed until adulthood. Adults with AAA syndrome, also known as Allgrove’s syndrome, may present with progressive neurologic disease including hyperreflexia, muscle wasting, dysarthria, ataxia, optic atrophy and intellectual impairment.

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AAAS 

American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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Patient discussion about AAAS.

Q. Is there a good screening test for aortic abdominal aneurysm? A friend of mine was diagnosed with an aortic abdominal aneurysm. I am afraid i might have this condition too. is there any screening test that is good for me?

A. The answer to your question depends on your age your sex and your history of smoking. 3 years ago when my husband was diagnosed with an aortic abdominal aneurysm our GP said that the screening is good only for males age 65-75 that smoke.
Go to your GP and ask him even if you are not in those criteria, maybe the rules have changed.