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Bernard–Soulier syndrome due to the homozygous Asn‐45Ser mutation in GPIX: an unexpected, frequent finding in Germany
26 Sept 2003
Abstract excerpt
Bernard-Soulier syndrome (BSS) is a rare inherited disorder with giant platelets, thrombocytopenia and a prolonged bleeding time. These abnormalities are caused by genetic defects of the glycoprotein (GP) Ib-IX complex that constitutes the von Willebrand factor receptor on the platelet surface. Here, we describe four unrelated German patients with low platelet counts and mild bleeding tendency. Three patients had...
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