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Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia
Research results from Yale University update knowledge of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia
April 16th, 2007
Scientists discuss in "Liver involvement in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)" new findings in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia. According to recent research from the United States, "Liver involvement in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) consists of extensive intrahepatic vascular malformations associated with blood shunting (arteriovenous, arterioportal and/or portovenous). It is a rare disorder that nevertheless can result in significant systemic and hepatobiliary abnormalities." "Although hepatic vascular malformations are present in a majority of patients with HHT, symptoms occur in a only a minority with a clear predominance for the female...
Source: Hematology Week (2007-04-16)
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