HHT is a relative rare autosomal dominant inherited disorder of the fibrovascular tissue. Diagnosis of HHT is often delayed for decades (Pierucci 2012). However, it would be desirable to achieve an early diagnosis as early screening and treatment decrease disease-associated complications and increase life expectancy (Kroon 2018). Our approach is a nationwide call and awareness campaign to dentists in Germany, as nearly all persons visit a dentist from time to time. This approach is promising to us, as most patients develop nosebleeds and multiple, typical telangiectases of the skin or mucosa. A predilection site is the oral mucosa and the face, including the lips (Shovlin 2000).
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Number of inquiries to the German self-help group
Timeframe: 1 year