Bernard-Soulier Syndrome-2
Disorder it is confused with:
Composed of four glycoproteins:
Structure of GPIb/IX:
von Willebrand disease
GPIb
a
– most frequent mutation
GPIb
b
GPIX
GPV – lowest concentration
Treatment:
Platelet transfusions
Alloantibodies may be formed
Apheresis unit one of choice