BERNARD-SOULIER SYNDROME

Course overview

Bernard-Soulier syndrome (BSS) is a rare inherited bleeding disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia (i.e., ↓ platelets) and large defective platelets that lack a specific glycoprotein receptor essential for normal platelet adhesion. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of BSS, including its clinical presentation, symptoms, and treatment, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.