Glanzmann disease is caused by the lack of a protein that is normally on the surface of platelets. This substance is needed for platelets to clump together to form blood clots.
The condition is congenital, which means it is present from birth. There are several genetic abnormalities that can cause the condition.
What causes Glanzmann's thrombasthenia?
{{NAME}} disease is caused by the lack of a protein that is normally on the surface of platelets. This substance is needed for platelets to clump together to form blood clots.
The condition is congenital, which means it is present from birth. There are several genetic abnormalities that can cause the condition.