Thachil J, Lassila R. What can historical literature on von Willebrand disease teach us?
Res Pract Thromb Haemost 2023;
7:102244. [PMID:
38193051 PMCID:
PMC10772893 DOI:
10.1016/j.rpth.2023.102244]
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Abstract
Dr Erik von Willebrand first described a family with bleeding symptoms in a Finnish publication in 1926. A closer look at this landmark publication sheds light on some pathophysiological aspects of von Willebrand disease that may be applicable even in the current era. We attempt to relay in this article how the teachings from this original description may provide a benchmark for further research in this condition.
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