Gardner-Diamond syndrome.
The case of a patient suffering from Gardner-Diamond syndrome is described. Owing to the uncertain etiology, we suggest that the functional platelet defect found may intervene, maintaining and making the ecchymotic lesions worse.
D000328:Adult; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000276:immunology*; D001791:Blood Platelet Disorders / Q000150:complications; D004438:Ecchymosis / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology*; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans