von Willebrand Diseases

Overview

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.

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Quick facts about von Willebrand Diseases

Topic type

Condition

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General Healthcare

MeSH classification

C15.378.100.100.900|C15.378.100.141.900|C15.378.140.900|C15.378.463.920|C16.320.099.920

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