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01-02-2006 | Case Report

Painful ulcers on the fingertips in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: a case report

Authors: J. M. Smit, P. H. M. Spauwen

Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery | Issue 7/2006

Abstract

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is an autosomal dominant trait characterized by epistaxis, telangiectasia, visceral lesions, and a positive family history. A patient is presented with painful ulcers on the fingertips secondary to HHT, causing impairments in daily activities. The most affected sites were stripped of their dermis and resurfaced with skin grafts. This treatment proved to be a good therapeutic option, and stable long-term results can hopefully be expected.

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Title: Painful ulcers on the fingertips in hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia: a case report
Authors: J. M. Smit
P. H. M. Spauwen
Publication date: 01-02-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: European Journal of Plastic Surgery / Issue 7/2006
Print ISSN: 0930-343X
Electronic ISSN: 1435-0130
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00238-005-0001-6

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