Von Willebrand's Disease
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Von Willebrand's Disease Outlook
What to expect with von Willebrand's disease:
The outlook depends on the severity of the disease.
Most of those with von Willebrand's disease have mild episodes of bleeding that are not life-threatening.
Some with severe von Willebrand's disease suffer life-threatening bleeding, especially after an injury.
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Von Willebrand's Disease Complications
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Last Updated: Aug 29, 2008
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Von Willebrand's Disease References:
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