Living with Platelet-type bleeding disorder 11
An inherited bleeding disorder, also called glycoprotein VI deficiency, in which blood clots do not form normally.
Understanding Platelet-type bleeding disorder 11
People cannot form blood clots normally, so they have a higher risk of nosebleeds and may bleed heavily or for a long time after minor injury or surgery. Some have bleeding under the skin that causes discoloration (ecchymosis). Women often have heavy or long menstrual periods.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Nosebleeds
- Easy bruising
- Bleeding under the skin (ecchymosis)
- Heavy or long menstrual periods
- Longer bleeding time
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include blood and bone marrow specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Consider genetic testing
Changes in GP6 are linked to this condition. Genetic testing and counseling can help confirm a diagnosis and explain what it means for your family.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Blood and bone marrow specialists (hematologists); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with National Bleeding Disorders Foundation
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
Changes in the GP6 gene cause this condition. It is autosomal recessive, meaning a child inherits a changed copy of the gene from each parent.
Also known as: bdplt11; bleeding diathesis due to glycoprotein vi deficiency; bleeding disorder due to glycoprotein vi deficiency; bleeding disorder platelet-type 11; glycoprotein vi deficiency; gp vi deficiency
Patient organizations
- National Bleeding Disorders FoundationPlatelet-type bleeding disorder 11 · United States
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