A Rare Case of Hht (Osler Weber Rendu Syndrome) With Recurrent Epistaxis
Journal Title: PARIPEX-Indian Journal of Research - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
A middle aged male patient was admitted in our medical ward with complaints of recurrent epistaxis for the past three years. History revealed that he had haemangiomas spread throughout his body, especially over the lips, tongue, buccal mucosa& bulbar conjunctiva. His Family history is positive with his father having had similar complaints & his grand daughter with mild epistaxis. His hematological evaluation showed severe microcytic,hypochromic anaemia and raised Liver function tests. USG Abdomen showed moderate hepatosplenomegaly with portal cavernoma. UGIE & Colonoscopy done which revealed multiple telangiectasias over tongue & palate & all over colon with maximum number in Caecum. Diagnosis is made clinically based on Curacao criteria as a case of Heriditary Hemmorrhagic Telangiectasia (Osler Weber Rendu syndrome) .The Genetic probability, pathophysiology, clinical features & management are discussed and literature is reviewed.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. T. V. S. R. RAGHU, Dr D. SRINIVASA RAO, Dr. A. MANOJ BHARATH
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