Von Willebrand Disease

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Group of hemorrhagic disorders in which the von Willebrand factor (Factor viii-related antigen) 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.

Synonyms:

Angiohemophilia
Angiohemophilias
Disease, von Willebrand
Disease, von Willebrand's
Hemophilia, Vascular
Hemophilias, Vascular
Vascular Hemophilia
Vascular Hemophilias
von Willebrand's Disease
von Willebrands Disease

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