Platelet-type von Willebrand disease
Platelet-type von Willebrand disease
Definition
A bleeding disorder characterized by mild to moderate mucocutaneous bleeding, which becomes more pronounced during pregnancy or following ingestion of drugs that have anti-platelet activity. PT-VWD is due to hyperresponsive platelets, resulting in thrombocytopenia.
Also known as BDPLT3, platelet type-von Willebrand disease, platelet-type von Willebrand disease, pseudo-von Willebrand disease, pseudo-von Willebrand disease type 2B, PT-VWD — per MONDO