Title: Osler Weber Rendu Syndrome – An Interesting Case Report

Authors: Dr R.Rathipriyadharshini, Dr M.S.Srinivasan

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i2.61

Abstract

Osler weber rendu syndrome] is a rare autosomal dominant inherited disorder with late onset penetrance associated with extreme phenotypic variations. Here we present a case with typical clinical features diagnosed prior life-threatening visceral involvement.

Keywords: Autosomal dominant, phenotypic variations, visceral Involvement, Life-threatening.

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Corresponding Author

Dr R. Rathipriyadharshini

Junior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprosy, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Kelambakkam, India