Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia presenting as a recurrent epistaxis in an adolescent: A case report

Abstract

BACKGROUND Epistaxis can be an isolated finding or a manifestation of a systemic disease. Some of the potential etiologies are usage of anticoagulants, bleeding disorders, vascular aneurysms, nasal neoplasm, hypertension and nasal steroids. Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) as a cause of recurrent epistaxis is uncommon. CASE SUMMARY In this report, we describe an 18-year-old adolescent with recurrent epistaxis, mucocutaneous telangiectasia and family history of HHT, consistent with HHT. CONCLUSION Timely diagnosis is needed not only to treat the epistaxis but also to be vigilant for other serious manifestations of this condition.