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Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome is an inherited disorder of the blood vessels, which can cause excessive bleeding. The syndrome is also called hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia, or HHT. |
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Symptoms
Frequent nosebleeds in children may be an early symptom. Telangiectases may not appear until puberty. They can bleed ...
Causes
Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait. The condition can affect males or females of ...
Tests
An experienced health care provider can detect telangiectases during a physical examination. There is often a family ...
Treatments
Surgey is needed to treat bleeding in some areas. Frequent or heavy nosebleeds may be treated with electrocautery or ...
Complications
Internal bleeding; Heart failure; Shortness of breath; High blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension.
Prevention
Genetic counseling is recommended for prospective parents with a family history of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiecta...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if your child has frequent nose bleeds or other signs of this disease.
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