A long diagnostic delay in patients with Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia: a questionnaire-based retrospective study

A long diagnostic delay in patients with Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia: a questionnaire-based retrospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The difficulty in establishing a timely correct diagnosis is a relevant matter of concern for several rare diseases. Many rare-disease-affected patients suffer from considerable diagnostic delay, mainly due to their poor knowledge am...

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Main Authors: Pierucci Paola, Lenato Gennaro M, Suppressa Patrizia, Lastella Patrizia, Triggiani Vincenzo, Valerio Raffaella, Comelli Mario, Salvante Daniela, Stella Alessandro, Resta Nicoletta, Logroscino Giancarlo, Resta Francesco, Sabbà Carlo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Subjects:
Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia
Rendu-Osler-Weber disorder
Vascular malformations
Diagnostic delay
Rare disease
Online Access:http://www.ojrd.com/content/7/1/33

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