Preferred Label : Gray platelet syndrome;
Symbol : GPS;
CISMeF acronym : BDPLT4; GPS;
Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;
Alternative titles and symbols : Bleeding disorder, platelet-type, 4; BDPLT4; Platelet alpha-granule deficiency;
Description : The gray platelet syndrome (GPS) is a rare inherited disorder characterized by mild
to moderate bleeding tendency, moderate thrombocytopenia, and a marked decrease or
absence of platelet alpha-granules and of the proteins contained in alpha-granules.
The platelets are enlarged, but not giant, and have a gray appearance on light microscopy
of Wright-stained peripheral blood smears due to decreased granules. Many patients
with gray platelet syndrome develop a stable myelofibrosis (summary by Nurden and
Nurden, 2007). Cases suggesting autosomal dominant and autosomal recessive inheritance
have been described, indicating that GPS is probably a genetically heterogeneous disorder
with more than one molecular cause.;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the neurobeachin-like 2 gene (NBEAL2, 614169.0001).;
Laboratory abnormalities : Low-to-normal platelet count; Median mean platelet volume 13fl; Prolonged bleeding time (10 - 30 minutes); Increased serum vitamin B12; Reduced platelet aggregation response to collagen and thrombin; Platelets have decreased number of alpha-granules, large vacuoles, normal number of
dense bodies on electron microscopy; Decreased von Willebrand factor; Decreased platelet factor 4; Decreased beta-thromboglobulin; Decreased thrombospondin; Decreased fibrinogen; Decreased platelet derived growth factor; Decreased fibronectin; Normal platelet aggregation response to arachidonic acid (AA);
Prefixed ID : #139090;
Origin ID : 139090;
UMLS CUI : C0272302;
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- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Validated automatic mappings to NTBT