| Literature DB >> 24686099 |
Christin R Howard1, Tara L Lin, Mark T Cunningham, Brea C Lipe.
Abstract
Acquired von Willebrand syndrome (AVWS) is a rare bleeding disorder associated with hematoproliferative disorders, autoimmune conditions, neoplasia and cardiovascular disorders that often present a diagnostic challenge. Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS) is one of the most common causes of AVWS that typically presents later in life with mucocutaneous or postsurgical bleeding and multimers consistent with type I or II von Willebrand disease (VWD). Here, we present the case of a patient with a 32-year history of type III VWD that was ultimately found to be AVWS related to an IgG MGUS. In this case report, we highlight the diagnostic challenges of AVWS to ensure proper identification and potentially lifesaving treatment of this rare disorder.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24686099 PMCID: PMC4119490 DOI: 10.1097/MBC.0000000000000112
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis ISSN: 0957-5235 Impact factor: 1.276