A subtype of type 2 von Willebrand disease characterized by a bleeding disorder associated with decreased affinity of the Willebrand factor (VWF) for platelets or collagen in the absence of any deficiency of high molecular weight VWF multimers. The disease manifests as mucocutaneous bleeding (menorrhagia epistaxis gastrointestinal hemorrhage etc.).
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Von Willebrand disease type 2M?
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Advocacy Organizations
Save One Life, Inc
Empowering individuals and families affected by bleeding disorders in developing countries through direct financial assistance and access to medical treatment.
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Clinical Trials
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