Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia: Diagnosis and Management

Dear Colleagues,

Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT), an autosomal dominant heritable disease, leads to vascular multi-organ system and ranges from mucocutaneous telangiectases to large arteriovenous malformations. HHT has a prevalence of 1 in 5,000, becoming as one of the most prevalent RDs and its diagnosis is based on the Curaçao criteria: epistaxis, telangiectases, arteriovenous malformations in internal organs, and family history. Genetically speaking, more than 90% of HHT patients show mutations in ENG or ACVRL1/ALK1 genes, both belonging to the TGF-β/BMP9 signaling pathway. If a lack or a wrong diagnose happen, the disease leads to a decreased life expectancy since HHT is associated with a decreased quality of life and severe complications.

This Special Issue aims to highlight not only the current knowledge regarding diagnosis and management of HHT, but also the newest sequencing strategies and/or mutation hot-spots. This knowledge will dramatically short the timing from onset of symptoms for an accurate diagnosis and a further medical assistance.

Dr. Angel M. Cuesta
Guest Editor

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