What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to highlight the diagnostic challenges faced in identifying type 3 von Willebrand disease.

May 15, 2026Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth0 citationsOpen Access

Diagnostic Challenges in Von Willebrand Disease Type 3: A Case Report

APAmit A. PawarArmed Forces Medical College SBSujay BhowmikNational Neurosciences Centre UDUjjwal DimriUnited States Army Medical Command

Key Points

The aim is to highlight the diagnostic challenges faced in identifying type 3 von Willebrand disease.
Presented a detailed diagnostic work-up of a patient with type 3 vWD.
Emphasized the patient's bleeding symptoms.
Discussed the rarity of type 3 vWD.
Type 3 von Willebrand disease is extremely rare, with a prevalence of 1 to 2 cases per million.
The case demonstrates significant bleeding symptoms linked to type 3 vWD.
Highlights the need for increased awareness and knowledge about this condition.

Abstract

A BSTRACT Even though von Willebrand disease is the commonest inherited bleeding disorder with a prevalence of 1%, type 3 vWD is the rarest of all vWD cases with a worldwide prevalence of 1 to 2 cases per million population. We report diagnostic work up in this extremely rare case of type 3 vWD patient who presented with bleeding symptoms.

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