PT  - JOURNAL ARTICLE
AU  - Simon Owens
AU  - Trevor Baglin
TI  - Recurrent haematomas of the thigh: a case of von Willebrand's disease presenting to a sports clinic
AID  - 10.1136/bjsm.34.2.122
DP  - 2000 Apr 01
TA  - British Journal of Sports Medicine
PG  - 122--123
VI  - 34
IP  - 2
4099  - http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/34/2/122.short
4100  - http://bjsm.bmj.com/content/34/2/122.full
SO  - Br J Sports Med2000 Apr 01; 34
AB  - Von Willebrand's disease is a relatively common mild form of haemophilia. It should be suspected in assessing sports injuries when excessive bleeding occurs in response to relatively mild trauma. Those with the disease should remain active but avoid contact sports. They should not take aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, which may exacerbate bleeding, and should be given supportive treatment to cover dental extraction, surgery, or significant bleeding episodes.