Von Willebrand's disease in Zimbabwe. A report on 3 families.

Paul, B.; Nkrumah, F.K.; Bird, A.R.; Kossew, B.P.; Jacobs, P.

Von Willebrand's disease in Zimbabwe. A report on 3 families.

Date

1991

Authors

Publisher

South African Medical Journal

Abstract

Three families with clinically typical features of von Willebrand's disease are described. One family had features to suggest type II disease. Von Willebrand's disease appears to be rare in Africa, but this may be due both to lack of awareness among clinicians and insufficient laboratory facilities.

Citation

Paul, B., Nkrumah, F. K., Bird, A. R., Kossew, B. P., & Jacobs, P. (1991). Von Willebrand's disease in Zimbabwe. A report on 3 families. South African Medical Journal, 80(3), 153-155.