GLANZMANN THROMBASTHENIA  a Rare Autosomal Recessive Bleeding Disorder

Dr. Nirav R. Patel; Dr. Mohit Modi; Dr. Dharmesh L. Asari; Dr. Owais  Maskati; Dr. U. J. Jani

Volume : IV, Issue : X, October - 2015

GLANZMANN THROMBASTHENIA a Rare Autosomal Recessive Bleeding Disorder

Dr. Nirav R. Patel, Dr. Mohit Modi, Dr. Dharmesh L. Asari, Dr. Owais Maskati, Dr. U. J. Jani

Abstract :

Glanzmann Thrombasthenia (GT) is a rare genetic autosomal recessive disorder of platelets in which the platelets have qualitative or quantitative deficiencies of the fiinogen receptor αIIb–β3 , resulting in impaired platelet aggregation.We present a case of Glanzmann thrombasthenia, who presented with gingival bleeding. the commonest presentation of GT. Bleeding was controlled by transfusion of platelet concentrates and supportive treatment was given with packed cell volume (PCV) to correct anaemia and patient was advised to maintain oral hygiene.