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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Glanzmann disease is characterised by which of the following?
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The correct answer is  Glanzmann disease - AR inheritance - Inherited defect in glycoprotein GpIIb-IIIa The GpIIb/IIIa receptors on activated platelets form bridging crosslinks with fibrinogen, leading to platelet aggregation. - Functional platelet defect as they are less able to adhere to each other and to damaged blood vessel. S/S- purpura, epistaxis, gingival hemorrhage, and menorrhagia are nearly constant features; gastrointestinal bleeding and hematuria are less common. - Increased bleeding with Normal platelet count - ADP and collagen aggreagtion tests are done for aggregation defect.