Article
Gastrointestinal Manifestations of Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT): A Systematic Review of the Literature.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Oct 2017
Jackson Samuel B, Villano Nicholas P, Benhammou Jihane N, Lewis Michael, Pisegna Joseph R, Padua David
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), also called Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome, is an autosomal dominant genetic disease that affects the vasculature of numerous organs. The prevalence of HHT is estimated to be between 1.5 and 2 persons per 10,000. While there is still much to learn about this condition, there is an increasing understanding its underlying pathophysiology, genetic basis, presentations, and...
Topics
- Animals
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
- Phenotype
- Physical Examination
- Predictive Value of Tests