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Diagnostic pitfalls and conundrums in type 1 von Willebrand disease.
Hematology. American Society of Hematology. Education Program - 9 Dec 2022
Sidonio Robert F, Lavin Michelle
Abstract excerpt
Most people with von Willebrand disease (VWD) have a partial quantitative deficiency of plasma von Willebrand factor (VWF) or type 1 VWD. In contrast to type 2 and type 3 VWD, laboratory assays will not always establish the diagnosis in type 1 VWD. This is because plasma VWF levels in type 1 VWD, especially those with levels closer to 50 IU/dL, overlap with the general population. Assessment is further...
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