Glanzmann thrombasthenia presenting with upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a case series and review of the literature

Glanzmann thrombasthenia (GT) is a rare autosomal recessive bleeding disorder characterized by a defect in the platelet integrin αIIbβ3. While mucocutaneous bleeding is typical, gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is not uncommon and can be a potentially severe complication.