Journal of Clinical Case Reports

Chit Wai Wong

Publications

• Case Report
  Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Patient with Pulmonary Hypertension and Hepatic Encephalopathy
  Author(s): Chit Wai WongChit 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. .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2165-7920.1000252

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