Creator: Dr. Smitha S. Dutt
Keywords: Bernard-Soulier syndrome, Frequently Asked Questions, FAQs

Written by Dr. Smitha S. Dutt, PhD
Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Jan 25, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Which Doctor Should I Consult for Bernard-Soulier syndrome?

A family physician will assess the patient and take a medical history along with laboratory tests to confirm the diagnosis. The patient may then be referred to a hematologist.

2. Is there a dominant form of Bernard-Soulier syndrome?

There are few cases where Bernard-Soulier syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.

3. What are the other names of Bernard-Soulier syndrome?

Bernard-Soulier syndrome is also known by other names such as congenital hemorrhagiparous thrombocytic dystrophy and hemorrhagiparous thrombocytic dystrophy.

4. How is Bernard-Soulier syndrome misdiagnosed?

Bernard-Soulier syndrome is sometimes misdiagnosed as immune thrombocytopenic purpura.

Published on Aug 10, 2015
Last Updated on Jan 25, 2016