In the present issue of Transfusion Medicine and Hemother-apy current strategies for the diagnosis of inherited platelet function disorders that have been established in different clinics in the German-speaking countries are summarized. These strategies are partially related to diagnostic algorithms applied in Italy or the UK [1, 2]. Inherited platelet function disorders represent a heterogeneous group of hemostaseologic diseases with predominantly mild to moderate bleeding symptoms. Very often a platelet function defect is not recognized in the newborn due to the mild symptoms. However, in the adolescent age bleeding complications such as menorrhagia or prolonged bleeding after injuries or tooth extraction may occur. Thus the correct incidence, especially of platelet function disorders with mild bleeding, is still unclear. The development and application of diagnostic algorithms is an important prerequisite to improve the identification and subsequent treatment of inherited platelet disorders.
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