Syndromes that predispose to epistaxis

Discussion and conclusionSince a number of these syndromes are rare and elaborate tests are not carried out in the absence of a positive family history or until other specific clinical features appear, a risk of underdiagnosis and the dilemma of whether epistaxis is specifically related to the syndrome or a secondary effect still remains.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research