They're large, red bruises. An oncologist suggested he may have something called Von Willibrand's Disease. Von Willebrand's disease is a genetic bleeding disorder, which impairs platelet function.
Platelets are a type of blood cell important to blood clotting.
Von Willebrand's disease is the most common inherited bleeding disorder. However, the possibility can be evaluated by having complex blood tests performed in a specialized laboratory and consulting with a pediatric hematologist. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the terms of use . A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. Walgreen Co. All rights reserved.