[Osler-Weber-Rendu--a life-threatening disease in adults and children].

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Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome or Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is an autosomal dominant inherited disease. It is more common than previously estimated, with a prevalence of 1:5,000-10,000. It was described mainly in adults, however recent studies suggest a similar presentation in children. The clinical characteristics include epistaxis, skin and mucosal telangiectases and visceral arteriovenous...

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