Journal article
A case of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia presenting with brain abscess
Brain disorders, Vol.11, 100095
09/2023
DOI: 10.1016/j.dscb.2023.100095
Abstract
Background
Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), characterized by telangiectases and arteriovenous malformations that can occur in any organ but primarily the lungs, liver, and brain, is an autosomal dominant disorder. Brain abscess, though a rare and potentially fatal complication, can be an initial presentation of this condition.
Case summary
A 60-year-old man presented with anemia and black tarry stools, then developed right-sided weakness initially misdiagnosed as an ischemic stroke. Subsequent onset of headaches and high-grade fever led to the diagnosis of brain abscess, and HHT was subsequently identified.
Conclusion
This case underscores that brain abscess can be an initial symptom of HHT. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are vital, which requires physicians to maintain a high index of suspicion and conduct appropriate investigations promptly.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- A case of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia presenting with brain abscess
- Creators
- Marwa Zeyad - An-Najah National UniversityBasel Musmar - An-Najah National UniversityMohammad Alnees - An-Najah National UniversityMalik Ghannam - An-Najah National UniversityQusay Abdoh - An-Najah National University
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Brain disorders, Vol.11, 100095
- DOI
- 10.1016/j.dscb.2023.100095
- ISSN
- 2666-4593
- eISSN
- 2666-4593
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 09/2023
- Academic Unit
- Neurology
- Record Identifier
- 9984585427302771
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