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Bernard-Soulier syndrome

Bernard-Soulier syndrome
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Author: Teaching collection Vicky Smith
Category: Platelet and Megakaryocyte Disorders > Thrombocytopenia > Decreased Platelet Production
Published Date: 03/09/2013

Bernard-Soulier syndrome, also called hemorrhagiparous thrombocytic dystrophy, is a rare autosomal recessive platelet disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia and giant platelets. It is due to a platelet glycoprotein abnormality . One giant platelet is present in this image.