Mesh term von Willebrand Diseases
Browse to parent terms:Blood Coagulation Disorders, Inherited
Blood Platelet Disorders
Coagulation Protein Disorders
Hemorrhagic Disorders
Description
Group of hemorrhagic disorders in which the VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR is either quantitatively or qualitatively abnormal. They are usually inherited as an autosomal dominant trait though rare kindreds are autosomal recessive. Symptoms vary depending on severity and disease type but may include prolonged bleeding time, deficiency of factor VIII, and impaired platelet adhesion.Browse to child terms:
von Willebrand Disease, Type 1
von Willebrand Disease, Type 2
von Willebrand Disease, Type 3
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