Platelet dysfunction in a patient with the Opitz (BBBG) syndrome

Am J Med Genet. 1992 Jul 15;43(5):796-8. doi: 10.1002/ajmg.1320430508.

Abstract

An 11-year-old girl with Opitz (BBBG) syndrome presented with a bleeding disorder. Studies showed an immune-mediated qualitative platelet dysfunction in the absence of thrombocytopenia. This is the first report of hemostatic dysfunction in a patient with the Opitz (BBBG) syndrome. This report considers the possible relationship of the platelet dysfunction to the Opitz (BBBG) syndrome and its treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / blood*
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Syndrome
  • Thrombocytopenia / etiology*