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Type 1 von Willebrand disease due to reduced von Willebrand factor synthesis and/or survival: observations from a case series.
Translational research : the journal of laboratory and clinical medicine - 1 Apr 2010
Casonato Alessandra, Gallinaro Lisa, Cattini Maria Grazia, Sartorello Francesca, Pontara Elena, Padrini Roberto, Bertomoro Antonella, Daidone Viviana, Pagnan Antonio
Abstract excerpt
It may be difficult to diagnose type 1 von Willebrand disease (VWD) because of its heterogeneous and sometimes elusive nature. To evaluate the contribution of a shorter von Willebrand factor (VWF) survival in modulating VWD phenotype, the VWF half-life was assessed in 45 type 1 VWD patients using a 24-h 1-desamino-8-d-arginine vasopressin (DDAVP) test. A shorter VWF survival was observed in patients with C1130F...
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