Melena and epistaxis: Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome.

Am J Med Sci

Department of Internal Medicine, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taitung, Taiwan, Republic of China.

Published: June 2010

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/MAJ.0b013e3181c643f7DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

melena epistaxis
4
epistaxis osler-weber-rendu
4
osler-weber-rendu syndrome
4
melena
1
osler-weber-rendu
1
syndrome
1

Similar Publications

Spontaneous Ischemic Cholecystitis in a Patient with Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT).

J Clin Med

November 2024

Department of Digestive Surgery and Emergency Surgery, Edouard Herriot Hospital, Hospices Civils de Lyon, 69002 Lyon, France.

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by abnormal blood vessel formation, leading to recurrent epistaxis, cutaneous and mucosal telangiectases, and visceral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). Hepatic involvement may result in complications such as high-output heart failure, portal hypertension, and biliary ischemia. We report an uncommon case of ischemic cholecystitis in a patient with HHT.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Postoperative Bleeding Complications are Common among Patients Undergoing Transcarotid Artery Revascularization.

Ann Vasc Surg

January 2025

Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC. Electronic address:

Background: Current practice guidelines recommend dual antiplatelet therapy for at least 30 days postoperatively after transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) to promote stent patency. However, many patients are already taking other antithrombotic medications. The optimal pharmacologic regimen in this patient population remains unclear, especially as it pertains to postoperative bleeding complications.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Guanarito virus (GTOV) is the causative agent of Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever. GTOV belongs to the genus , family and has been classified as a Category A bioterrorism agent by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite being a high-priority agent, vaccines and drugs against Venezuelan hemorrhagic fever are not available.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia (GT) is a rare hemorrhagic condition caused by a platelet surface receptor disorder of the glycoprotein (GP) IIb/IIIa. Symptoms of GT are various forms of hemorrhages, such as purpura, epistaxis and menorrhagia. Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) is a rare expression of the condition and may occur due to traumas in the GI tract or as a consequence of gastrointestinal angiodysplasia (GIADs).

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Multi-organ hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: A case report.

World J Clin Cases

October 2023

Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.

Background: Type 2 hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare autosomal dominant disease and is associated with gene mutations. Type 2 HHT patients primarily suffer from recurrent bleeding. There is currently no promising treatment.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!