Adeline Lim, MD
The Hospital for Sick Children; Toronto, ON

Session Description

A case surrounding a child who presented with an incidental finding of hypoxia will be discussed, followed by the investigations performed, clinical course, management, and eventual diagnosis of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). The causes of hypoxia will be briefly reviewed, followed by the introduction of HHT and the associated genetic testing. The Curaçao Criteria will be described as well as its applicability to the pediatric population. A brief description of the current surveillance programme for patients with HHT will be discussed, with particular focus on the management of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

  • Describe the key components of the Curaçao Criteria and its applicability in the pediatric population.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the current surveillance programme for patients with HHT.
  • Identify the need for further research into the progression of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations in patients with HHT.

CanMEDS Roles: Leader, Scholar