Article
Diagnosis and management of von Willebrand disease in a single institution of Argentina.
Seminars in thrombosis and hemostasis - 1 Jul 2011
Woods Adriana I, Sánchez-Luceros Analía, Meschengieser Susana S, Kempfer Ana C, Blanco Alicia N, Lazzari María A
Abstract excerpt
Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is a bleeding disorder with variable clinical expression. In this article we describe types, clinical features, genetic testing when needed, genotype/phenotype relationships, and the response to desmopressin (DDAVP) testing, according to our experience. Our findings are possible type 1, 69.6%; type 1, 13.5%; severe type 1, 0 .35%; type 3, 0.55%; type 2A, 9.5%; probable 2B, 0.6%; type...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.