Osler's disease: Genetic disease causing multiple teleangiectasias. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Osler's disease is available below.
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An autosomal dominant vascular anomaly characterized by the presence of multiple small telangiectases of the skin, mucous membranes, gastrointestinal tract, and other organs, associated with recurrent episodes of bleeding from affected sites and gross or occult melena. (Dorland, 27th ed) - (Source - Diseases Database)
Osler's disease is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of
Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health
(NIH). This means that Osler's disease, or a subtype of Osler's disease,
affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Osler's disease as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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