[Arteriovenous malformations in Rendu-Osler disease: value of systematic screening].
Rendu-Osler disease (hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia) is a rare disease of genetic origin characterized by epistaxis, cutaneous and mucous telangiectases, and visceral arteriovenous malformations. Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations are a cause of paradoxical embolism leading to cerebral abscesses and ischemic strokes. Screening for pulmonary vascular manifestations by cardiac contrast echocardiography and imaging permits early vaso-occlusion of arteriovenous malformations.
Cordier
Jean-François
JF
Service de Pneumologie, Centre de référence des maladies orphelines pulmonaires, Hôpital Cardiovasculaire et Pneumologique Louis Pradel, 69677 Lyon, Bron.
D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D013683:Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic / Q000150:complications*