Zeitschrift für klinische Fallberichte

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Patient with Pulmonary Hypertension and Hepatic Encephalopathy

Abstract

Chit Wai Wong

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is usually under recognized. It is a rare genetic disorder characterized by telangiectasia and epistaxis. Visceral involvement by HHT is common but frequently asymptomatic and remains undiagnosed. However, once the visceral manifestation of the disease occurs, it can result in significant morbidity and mortality. This case report demonstrates the rare complications of pulmonary hypertension and hepatic encephalopathy in HHT.