Unmasking a Rare Genetic Puzzle: Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia in a Black Kenyan Woman: A Case Report.

Key Points

• The aim is to document the first case of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) with gastrointestinal bleeding in Western Kenya.
• Case report detailing the clinical presentation and outcomes.
• Review of existing literature on hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia.
• Discussion on the implications for healthcare practice.
• Documented the first known incidence of HHT with upper gastrointestinal bleeding in the region.
• Emphasized the importance of awareness among healthcare providers for better diagnosis and intervention.