title: Von Willebrand disease.
abstract: von Willebrand disease is a common inherited bleeding disorder and many cases are diagnosed in childhood. It has a negative impact on the quality of life of affected individuals; therefore, it is important that the condition be recognized and diagnosed. This article reviews the pathophysiology of the condition, the current classification scheme, and the available treatments, highlighting issues specific to the pediatric population.
authors.affiliation: Division of Hematology/Oncology, Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1X8, Canada.
authors.forename: Jeremy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Robertson
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lillicrap
authors.forename: Paula D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: James
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D014842:von Willebrand Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy