Can Telangiectasia Be Benign?

Alexander Ross
Alexander Ross
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What Are the Clinical Features of Benign Hereditary Telangiectasia Hereditary Telangiectasia Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (Hht), Also Known as...

Can Telangiectasia Be Benign?

What are the clinical features of benign hereditary telangiectasia

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Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), also known as Osler–Weber–Rendu disease and Osler–Weber–Rendu syndrome, is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder that leads to abnormal blood vessel formation in the skin, mucous membranes, and often in organs such as the lungs, liver, and brain.
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? Individuals with benign hereditary telangiectasia tend to present with numerous telangiectases. They are often widely distributed over the face, neck, upper trunk, dorsal, hands and, less frequently, knees.

Can telangiectasia be normal?

Telangiectasias are small, widened blood vessels on the skin. They are usually harmless, but may be associated with several diseases.

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Should I worry about a telangiectasia?

Telangiectasia is common in people with no health problems and is generally a result of sun damage or aging. Anyone experiencing severe cases of telangiectasia throughout the body with significant blood vessel enlargement should consult a doctor.

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