The results of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in the aggregation studies of a patient's blood were typical of ristocetin-induced platelet agglutination (RIPA) defect. The RIPA defect was corrected by adding normal plasma to the patient's PRP

In what disease is this seen?

a. Sticky platelet syndrome
b. Bernard-Soulier syndrome
c. Afibrinogenemia
d. von Willebrand's disease


Correct Answer: D

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