[Congenital and acquired platelet function disorders]

Abstract

A survey is given on congenital and acquired platelet functional disorders. Congenital platelet functional disorders are extremely rare. Acquired platelet functional disorders are probably the most frequent disturbances of haemostasis. The knowledge of the defects leading to inherited platelet function disorders much improved our understanding of platelet function in general. Acquired platelet functional disorders are due to various diseases and drugs.