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Type 2 von Willebrand disease causing defective von Willebrand factor-dependent platelet function.
Best practice & research. Clinical haematology - 1 Jun 2001
Meyer D, Fressinaud E, Hilbert L, Ribba A S, Lavergne J M, Mazurier C
Abstract excerpt
Type 2 von Willebrand disease causing defective von Willebrand factor-dependent platelet function comprises mainly subtypes 2A, 2B and 2M. The diagnosis of type 2 von Willebrand disease may be guided by the observation of a disproportionately low level of ristocetin cofactor activity or collagen-binding activity relative to the von Willebrand factor antigen level. The decreased platelet-dependent function is...
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