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Severe Hepatic and Pulmonary Involvement in Rendu-Osler-Weber Syndrome

Year: 2018

Type: article

Abstract: We report the case of a young woman with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) with severe liver involvement and pulmonary shunting. The medical imaging in this patient illustrates the severe shunting that can occur in these patients who often are asymptomatic. By showing this case, we want to highlight the role of liver transplantation in HHT with hepatic involvement.

Source: Case Reports in Gastroenterology

DOI: 10.1159/000486189

Authors: Xavier Verhelst, Anja Geerts, Hans Van Vlierberghe, Peter Smeets, Clarisse Lecluyse

Institution: Ghent University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Anomalies and Treatments

Subfield: Genetics (clinical)

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,030