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Liver CT Appearances

 

 


Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) CT Findings

  • Dilated hepatic artery
  • AVMs
  • Diffuse parenchymal telangiectases (enlarged blood vessels)
  • Portal hypertension
  • Also known as Osler-Weber-Rendu

HHT CT Findings

Other Information About Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)

Etiology:

  • HHT is inherited

Epidemiology:

  • Anyone with a family history is able to genetically inherit HHT

Presentation:

  • Epistaxis
  • Telangiectasia (“spider veins” and/or red spots on the skin)
  • Anemia
  • Headaches

Prognosis:

  • HHT cannot be treated but its symptoms can be managed

Related Pearls: HHT

Related Lectures:
MDCT Evaluation of Parenchymal Liver Disease Part 3

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