Q: Which Doctor Should I Consult for Bernard-Soulier syndrome?
A: A family physician will assess the patient and take a medical history along with laboratory tests to confirm the diagnosis. The patient may then be referred to a hematologist.
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Q: Is there a dominant form of Bernard-Soulier syndrome?
A: There are few cases where Bernard-Soulier syndrome is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner.
Q: What are the other names of Bernard-Soulier syndrome?
A: Bernard-Soulier syndrome is also known by other names such as congenital hemorrhagiparous thrombocytic dystrophy and hemorrhagiparous thrombocytic dystrophy.
Q: How is Bernard-Soulier syndrome misdiagnosed?
A: Bernard-Soulier syndrome is sometimes misdiagnosed as immune thrombocytopenic purpura.
