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Vaginal telangiectasias: unusual presentation of the Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome.

Authors :
Humphries JE
Frierson HF Jr
Underwood PB Jr
Source :
Obstetrics and gynecology [Obstet Gynecol] 1993 May; Vol. 81 (5 ( Pt 2)), pp. 865-6.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Background: The Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome (hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia) is an autosomal dominant disorder of blood vessels associated with mucocutaneous telangiectasis and arteriovenous malformations of internal organs.<br />Case: A 23-year-old woman was found on routine gynecologic examination to have asymptomatic vaginal telangiectasias, a previously unreported initial site of involvement in this syndrome.<br />Conclusion: The finding of asymptomatic vaginal telangiectasias on routine pelvic examination should alert the clinician to the possibility of the Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0029-7844
Volume :
81
Issue :
5 ( Pt 2)
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Obstetrics and gynecology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
8469501