Acquired von Willebrand syndrome

What is Acquired von Willebrand syndrome?

A rare bleeding disorder characterized by defects in von Willebrand factor, similar to those seen in hereditary von Willebrand disease (VWD), but which are caused by an underlying pathology, generally in elderly patients without any personal or family history of bleeding anomalies.

Other condition names

  • Acquired von Willebrand disease

Inheritance type

Not applicable

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: Unknown

Age of Onset

  • Adult
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