Osler-Weber-Rendu Disease (HHT)

Definition

Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome is an inherited disorder of the blood vessels that can cause excessive bleeding.

Symptoms

• Frequent nosebleeds in children
• GI bleeding, including loss of blood in the stool or dark black stools
• Port wine stain
• Seizures or unexplained, small strokes (from bleeding into the brain)
• Shortness of breath
• Telangiectases on the tongue, lips, nasal mucosa, face, ears, fingertips, nails, whites of the eyes, and skin (they may bleed easily)