Hereditary Hæmorrhagic Telangiectasia

Hereditary Telangiectasia: Hodgkin's Disease

Dr. Cates: This man, who was employed as a fireman in an aircraft factory, died from vomiting blood on the 7th December last year. He was a known victim of familial telangiectasia and had had several previous episodes of haemorrhage from the gut which had been very severe. Before he died he developed a fresh disease for which he received a course of nitrogen mustard. In 1930, at the age of 31, ...

Hereditary benign telangiectasia?

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia/avastin.

This is the first scientific report of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) epistaxis treatment by intranasal spraying of the vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor bevacizumab (Avastin). Epistaxis in patients with HHT is a morbid, mortal condition that is difficult and unpleasant to manage. Nasal telangiectasia growth is modulated by VEGF, which is elevated in HHT patients....

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Management.

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is an inherited disorder that can lead to frequent and severe sequelae. Although the condition has no cure, many of its physical symptoms can be managed to improve the quality of life and lower the risk of life-threatening complications. This article discusses HHT presentation, genetic screening, diagnosis, and management. The management of HHT can in...

Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia.

Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome) is an autosomal dominant vascular disorder, manifesting with telangiectases and bleeding in different parts of the body. We report a patient who presented with bleeding from various sites.