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Gray platelet syndrome(GPS)

MedGen UID:
82900
Concept ID:
C0272302
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: BLEEDING DISORDER, PLATELET-TYPE, 4; GPS; Marked decrease or absence of alpha-granules and of platelet-specific alpha-granule proteins; Platelet alpha-granule deficiency
SNOMED CT: Platelet granule defect (51720005); Platelet alpha granule deficiency (51720005); Gray platelet syndrome (51720005); Deficient alpha granule syndrome (51720005)
Modes of inheritance:
Autosomal recessive inheritance
MedGen UID:
141025
Concept ID:
C0441748
Intellectual Product
Source: Orphanet
A mode of inheritance that is observed for traits related to a gene encoded on one of the autosomes (i.e., the human chromosomes 1-22) in which a trait manifests in individuals with two pathogenic alleles, either homozygotes (two copies of the same mutant allele) or compound heterozygotes (whereby each copy of a gene has a distinct mutant allele).
Autosomal dominant inheritance
MedGen UID:
141047
Concept ID:
C0443147
Intellectual Product
Source: Orphanet
A mode of inheritance that is observed for traits related to a gene encoded on one of the autosomes (i.e., the human chromosomes 1-22) in which a trait manifests in heterozygotes. In the context of medical genetics, an autosomal dominant disorder is caused when a single copy of the mutant allele is present. Males and females are affected equally, and can both transmit the disorder with a risk of 50% for each child of inheriting the mutant allele.
 
Gene (location): NBEAL2 (3p21.31)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0007686
OMIM®: 139090
Orphanet: ORPHA721

Definition

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. [from OMIM]

Additional description

From MedlinePlus Genetics
Gray platelet syndrome is a bleeding disorder associated with abnormal platelets, which are small blood cells involved in blood clotting. People with this condition tend to bruise easily and have an increased risk of nosebleeds (epistaxis). They may also experience abnormally heavy or extended bleeding following surgery, dental work, or minor trauma. Women with gray platelet syndrome often have irregular, heavy periods (menometrorrhagia). These bleeding problems are usually mild to moderate, but they have been life-threatening in a few affected individuals.

A condition called myelofibrosis, which is a buildup of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the bone marrow, is another common feature of gray platelet syndrome. Bone marrow is the spongy tissue in the center of long bones that produces most of the blood cells the body needs, including platelets. The scarring associated with myelofibrosis damages bone marrow, preventing it from making enough blood cells. Other organs, particularly the spleen, start producing more blood cells to compensate; this process often leads to an enlarged spleen (splenomegaly).  https://medlineplus.gov/genetics/condition/gray-platelet-syndrome

Clinical features

From HPO
Epistaxis
MedGen UID:
4996
Concept ID:
C0014591
Pathologic Function
Epistaxis, or nosebleed, refers to a hemorrhage localized in the nose.
Menorrhagia
MedGen UID:
44358
Concept ID:
C0025323
Pathologic Function
Prolonged and excessive menses at regular intervals in excess of 80 mL or lasting longer than 7 days.
Myelofibrosis
MedGen UID:
10146
Concept ID:
C0026987
Neoplastic Process
Replacement of bone marrow by fibrous tissue.
Thrombocytopenia
MedGen UID:
52737
Concept ID:
C0040034
Disease or Syndrome
A reduction in the number of circulating thrombocytes.
Prolonged bleeding time
MedGen UID:
56231
Concept ID:
C0151529
Finding
Prolongation of the time taken for a standardized skin cut of fixed depth and length to stop bleeding.
Abnormal bleeding
MedGen UID:
264316
Concept ID:
C1458140
Pathologic Function
An abnormal susceptibility to bleeding, often referred to as a bleeding diathesis. A bleeding diathesis may be related to vascular, platelet and coagulation defects.
Abnormal number of alpha granules
MedGen UID:
868468
Concept ID:
C4022862
Anatomical Abnormality
A deviation from the normal count of alpha granules per thrombocyte.
Reduced quantity of Von Willebrand factor
MedGen UID:
893065
Concept ID:
C4023022
Finding
Decreased quantity of von Willebrand factor.
Impaired thrombin-induced platelet aggregation
MedGen UID:
868748
Concept ID:
C4023153
Finding
Abnormal response to thrombin or thrombin mimetics as manifested by reduced or lacking aggregation of platelets upon addition of thrombin (or thrombin mimetics).
Reduced von Willebrand factor activity
MedGen UID:
870263
Concept ID:
C4024701
Finding
Decreased activity of von Willebrand factor. Von Willebrand factor mediates the adhesion of platelets to the collagen exposed on endothelial cell surfaces.
Impaired collagen-induced platelet aggregation
MedGen UID:
870264
Concept ID:
C4024703
Finding
Abnormal response to collagen or collagen-mimetics as manifested by reduced or lacking aggregation of platelets upon addition collagen or collagen-mimetics.
Splenomegaly
MedGen UID:
52469
Concept ID:
C0038002
Finding
Abnormal increased size of the spleen.
Bruising susceptibility
MedGen UID:
140849
Concept ID:
C0423798
Finding
An ecchymosis (bruise) refers to the skin discoloration caused by the escape of blood into the tissues from ruptured blood vessels. This term refers to an abnormally increased susceptibility to bruising. The corresponding phenotypic abnormality is generally elicited on medical history as a report of frequent ecchymoses or bruising without adequate trauma.

Term Hierarchy

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  • CROGVGray platelet syndrome
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