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Disease Profile

Glycoprotein VI deficiency

Prevalence
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.

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Inheritance

Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.

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Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.

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X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.

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X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.

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Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.

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Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.

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Other names (AKA)

Bleeding diathesis due to glycoprotein VI deficiency; Platelet-type bleeding disorder-11; BDPLT11;

Categories

Blood Diseases; Congenital and Genetic Diseases

Summary

Glycoprotein VI deficiency is a rare condition that decreases the body's ability to form blood clots. As a result, affected people may experience frequent nosebleeds and abnormally heavy or prolonged bleeding following minor injury or surgery. Women with the condition often have heavy or prolonged menstrual periods. Glycoprotein VI deficiency can be caused by changes (mutations) in the GP6 gene and is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner. Some cases appear to be acquired (not caused by inherited gene mutations) and are often associated with autoimmune conditions. Treatment varies based on the severity of the condition and the associated signs and symptoms.[1][2][3]

Symptoms

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

Medical Terms Other Names
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HPO ID
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Autosomal recessive inheritance
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Bruising susceptibility
Bruise easily
Easy bruisability
Easy bruising

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0000978
Ecchymosis
0031364
Epistaxis
Bloody nose
Frequent nosebleeds
Nose bleed
Nose bleeding
Nosebleed

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0000421
Infantile onset
Onset in first year of life
Onset in infancy

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0003593
Menorrhagia
Abnormally heavy bleeding during menstruation
0000132
Prolonged bleeding time
0003010
Variable expressivity
0003828

Learn more

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

Where to Start

  • Genetics Home Reference (GHR) contains information on Glycoprotein VI deficiency. This website is maintained by the National Library of Medicine.

In-Depth Information

  • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
  • Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.

References

  1. glycoprotein VI deficiency. Genetics Home Reference. August 2017; https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/glycoprotein-vi-deficiency.
  2. Matus V, Valenzuela G, Sáez CG, Hidalgo P, Lagos M, Aranda E, Panes O, Pereira J, Pillois X, Nurden AT, Mezzano D. An adenine insertion in exon 6 of human GP6 generates a truncated protein associated with a bleeding disorder in four Chilean families. J Thromb Haemost. September 2013; 11(9):1751-9. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23815599.
  3. Hermans C, Wittevrongel C, Thys C, Smethurst PA, Van Geet C, Freson K. A compound heterozygous mutation in glycoprotein VI in a patient with a bleeding disorder. J Thromb Haemost. August 2009; 7(8):1356-63. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19552682.