Recurrent Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a Man with Osler-Weber-Rendu Syndrome and Intestinal Varices

A patient with Osler-Weber-Rendu disease and idiopathic intestinal varices who presented with recurrent gastrointestinal hemorrhage and iron deficiency anemia is reported. The unique coexistence of these two rare disorders is discussed and the literature reviewed.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Robert N. Clark, William G. Paterson, Laurington R. DaCosta, Ivan T. Beck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1988-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1988/802637