Von Willebrand disease

Abstract

Von Willebrand disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder and is characterised by bleeding from the skin and mucous membranes. The severity of the disease can vary, and women are often more severely affected than men. Patients with von Willebrand disease can require multidisciplinary follow-up, and special precautions need to be taken during surgery and invasive procedures. We present a clinical review of von Willebrand disease in order to raise awareness of this patient group among doctors in Norway.