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Developments in the diagnostic procedures for von Willebrand disease.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Mar 2016
De Jong A, Eikenboom J
Abstract excerpt
Von Willebrand disease (VWD) is the most common inherited bleeding disorder but its diagnosis can be challenging due to the heterogeneity of the disease. VWD is mainly associated with mild mucocutaneous bleeding, although there are more severe phenotypes with bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract or even the joints. Also, surgical interventions and trauma may lead to critical bleeding events. These bleeding...
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