[Pharmacological treatment of hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia]

Rev Med Chil. 2009 May;137(5):695-700. Epub 2009 Jul 17.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) of Rendu-Osler-Weber disease is a multi system vascular dysplasia characterized by the presence of multiple telangiectasias, mainly affecting mucosal tissue and arterial-venous connections. It commonly affects lungs, liver and central nervous system. Bleeding is the most common symptom and its treatment can be surgical or pharmacological. We herein review the systemic therapy that attempts to minimize bleeding as well as blood transfusion therapy. Blood therapy and fibrinolytic treatment especially aminocaproic acid and tranexamic acid are discussed. Danazol, hormone therapy and other less common drugs used in the treatment of HHT are also reviewed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antifibrinolytic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Blood Transfusion
  • Hormones / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Telangiectasia, Hereditary Hemorrhagic / therapy*
  • Tranexamic Acid / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antifibrinolytic Agents
  • Hormones
  • Tranexamic Acid