A patient with a diagnosis of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is at increased risk for which of the following complications due to abnormal blood vessel formation?

A Arteriovenous malformations ✓
B Venous thromboembolism
C Atherosclerosis
D Hemorrhagic stroke

Explanation

Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is characterized by abnormal blood vessel formation leading to arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), which can cause significant morbidity.

Source

Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hard MEDICAL Confidence: high