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Osler-Rendu-Weber Disease
Medical Questions » Osler-Rendu-Weber Disease
| Name: Osler-Rendu-Weber Disease |
| Also known as: Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia |
| Blood vessel disorder that starts in childhood, but only becomes serious in adult life. |
Causes of Osler-Rendu-Weber Disease
Inherited. |
Symptoms of Osler-Rendu-Weber Disease
Widespread red dots and lumps caused by dilated small blood vessels (telangiectasia) just under and in the skin of the face, forearms, palms and toes. Moist membranes lining body cavities (eg. nose, mouth, gut, lungs, vagina) may also be affected, resulting in serious internal bleeding and blood noses. |
Tests for Osler-Rendu-Weber Disease
Diagnosed by skin biopsy. |
Treatment for Osler-Rendu-Weber Disease
Surgical removal of bleeding internal or large skin telangiectasia.
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Complications of Osler-Rendu-Weber Disease of its treatment
Liver involvement causing damage to the organ' s blood supply and replacement of normal liver tissue with scar tissue. Blood loss may lead to anemia. |
Likely Outcome of Osler-Rendu-Weber Disease
No cure, but provided bleeding is not serious, life expectancy is normal. |
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