Familial cerebral abscesses caused by hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
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Familial cerebral abscesses caused by hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
In case of a cerebral abscess without known cause, Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVM) screening should be performed. If PAVM(s) is identified, Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is very likely and should always be considered. This case shows the benefit of familial screening for HHT and PAVM.
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinical Case Reports
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2050-0904
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.785