OSLER WEBER RENDU SYNDROME

CASE REPORT

Abstract

Osler Weber Rendu syndrome or Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia is a rare autosomal dominant genetic disorder. The most common clinical manifestation is epistaxis, but it can also present with melena and dyspnea. The diagnosis can be made with the criteria of Curaçao, which are four, namely: recurrent noseblreds, telagiectasias, arteriovenous malformations and family history, three positive criteria confirm the diagnosis. Objective: To present a case of a female patient, diagnosed at age 53 with Osler Weber Rendu syndrome. Methodology: Collection of data from the medical records of the selected patient diagnosed with Osler Weber Rendu syndrome. Information was collected, clinical, exams performed, the therapy of choice and outcome. Articles were searched for bibliographic review in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), LILACS, PubMed. Conclusion: The case report contributed to the discussion and warning about the clinical manifestations of a rare syndrome, but which can be present in patients from different medical specialties, since its main signs and symptoms affect several systems of the human body.