Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Report

Hereditary Hemorrhagic TelangiectasiaHereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia is an anomaly of vascular development, characterized by the absence of capillaries normally present between arteries and veins. As a consequence, the spaces between these blood vessels, filled with fragile connections, become responsible for spontaneous severe bleeding such as nosebleeds, strokes, bleeding in the digestive tract and anemia. HHT is a genetic disorder in which a positive family history represents a strong risk factor.6 genes analyzed It is recommended if: This report is useful for those with a positive family history of the condition and/or who experience spontaneous bleeding, even severe, without any other proven cause. List of main conditions: Telangiectasia, hereditary hemorrhagic, type 2 Juvenile polyposis/hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia syndrome Capillary malformation-arteriovenous malformation 1