Dermatologica · 2009 · 14 citations · 0 references
MedicineHematologyHematopathologyHematologic DisordersPlatelet ActivationPlatelet DisordersPlatelet FunctionPlatelet PhysiologyPlatelet Aggregation DefectsPlatelet Morphology AbnormalitiesPlatelet Secretion Defects
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.