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What is the most likely diagnosis in a child presenting with epistaxis and gingival bleeding?
What is the most likely diagnosis in a child presenting with epistaxis and gingival bleeding?
- Leukemia
- Von Willebrand disease (correct)
- Hemophilia A
- Vitamin K deficiency
Which of the following tests would be abnormal in a child with the above symptoms?
Which of the following tests would be abnormal in a child with the above symptoms?
- Prothrombin time (PT)
- Bleeding time (correct)
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
What is the underlying mechanism of bleeding in Von Willebrand disease?
What is the underlying mechanism of bleeding in Von Willebrand disease?
- Abnormal platelet function
- Defect in the platelet-endothelial interaction (correct)
- Increased fibrinolysis
- Deficiency of clotting factor VIII
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Von Willebrand disease?
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Von Willebrand disease?
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What is the inheritance pattern of Von Willebrand disease?
What is the inheritance pattern of Von Willebrand disease?
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