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Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome): a view from the 21st century
1 Jan 2003
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) affects one in 5-8000, and no longer can be viewed as solely causing anaemia (due to nasal and gastrointestinal bleeding) and characteristic mucocutaneous telangiectasia. Arteriovenous malformations commonly occur, and in the pulmonary and cerebral circulations demand knowledge of risks and benefits of asymptomatic screening and treatment. HHT is inherited as an...
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