The Bernard-Soulier syndrome: hereditary giant platelet disease

Jacobs, P.; Hougaard, M.; Bracher, M.; Hughes, J.

South African Medical Journal 49(47): 1973-1974

1975


ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574
PMID: 1198227
Document Number: 96189
A patient with the Bernard-Soulier or hereditary giant platelet syndrome, in whom the characteristic morphological features were present and the in vitro abnormalities of platelet aggregation were demonstrated, is reported. Although rare, this syndrome is important, since surgical procedures may be carried out under cover of infused allogeneic platelets.

Document emailed within 1 workday
Secure & encrypted payments