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[Intractable epistaxis in Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome]
M Zalagh1, N Errami, B Bouaity
1Service d'oto-rhino-laryngologie, hôpital militaire d'instruction Mohamed V, Rabat, Morocco. zaouan@hotmail.fr
Revue De Stomatologie Et De Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale
|September 24, 2011
Summary
Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome causes severe nosebleeds. Embolization of external carotid artery branches offers an effective treatment option when other methods fail.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Genetics
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome is an inherited disorder featuring mucocutaneous and visceral telangiectasia.
- The condition frequently presents with recurrent, potentially severe and intractable epistaxis.
- Managing hemostasis in affected individuals can be challenging.
Observation:
- A 61-year-old male patient with Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome experienced severe epistaxis.
- The patient required embolization of external carotid artery branches to achieve hemostasis.
Findings:
- Embolization of external carotid artery branches was successfully employed for hemostasis.
- This interventional procedure provided a therapeutic solution for intractable epistaxis.
Implications:
- External carotid artery branch embolization is a viable alternative for managing severe epistaxis in Osler-Rendu-Weber syndrome.
- This approach can be crucial when conventional treatments are insufficient.
- Highlights the importance of interventional radiology in managing complex vascular disorders.
