Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Management

Radiol Technol. 2017 Jan;88(3):277-294.

Abstract

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is an inherited disorder that can lead to frequent and severe sequelae. Although the condition has no cure, many of its physical symptoms can be managed to improve the quality of life and lower the risk of life-threatening complications. This article discusses HHT presentation, genetic screening, diagnosis, and management. The management of HHT can involve interventional radiology techniques, particularly for patients with pulmonary arteriovenous malformations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / genetics
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Disease Management
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Epistaxis / diagnosis
  • Epistaxis / genetics
  • Epistaxis / therapy
  • Genetic Testing
  • Humans
  • Quality of Life
  • Radiography, Interventional*
  • Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic / diagnosis*
  • Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic / genetics*
  • Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic / therapy*