Definition: Group of hemorrhagic disorders in which the VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR is either quantitatively or qualitatively abnormal. They are usually inherited as an autosomal dominant trait though rare kindreds are autosomal recessive. Symptoms vary depending on severity and disease type but may include prolonged bleeding time, deficiency of factor VIII, and impaired platelet adhesion.
Other names von Willebrand Disease; Hemophilia, Vascular; Angiohemophilia; von Willebrands Diseases; von Willebrands Disease; Vascular Hemophilias; Vascular Hemophilia; Angiohemophilias; von Willebrand's Diseases; von Willebrand's Disease; von Willebrand Disease, Recessive Form