Tag Jorge Di Paola

Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine

Hemophilia and von Willebrand Disease

The clinical and laboratory features of the three most common hereditary bleeding disorders—hemophilia A (factor VIII deficiency), hemophilia B (factor IX deficiency), and von Willebrand disease (VWD)—are discussed in this chapter. Hemophilia A and hemophilia B are both caused by…

Nathan and Oski's Hematology and Oncology of Infancy and Childhood
December 24, 2023

Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine

Approach to the Child with a Suspected Bleeding Disorder

Introduction Before initiating the laboratory workup of any patient with a suspected defect of hemostasis, the hematologist must first verify that the patient has a clinical history, signs, and symptoms compatible with a bleeding disorder. This is not an easy…

Nathan and Oski's Hematology and Oncology of Infancy and Childhood
December 24, 2023