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Bernard–Soulier syndrome

also: Giant platelet syndrome

Macrothrombocytopenia with defective platelet adhesion due to GPIb-IX-V deficiency.

Specialty
Hematology
Subspecialty
Hematology / Platelet disorders
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected equally; Children: yes
Gene(s) involved
GP1BA, GP1BB, GP9
Alternative names & eponyms
Giant platelet syndrome

Etiology & mechanism

Loss of von Willebrand factor receptor.

Gene(s) involved (3)

Symptoms & signs (6)

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