Gray platelet syndrome

Gray platelet syndrome (GPS) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by thrombocytopenia and defective platelets that appear pale on light microscope. Patients present with easy bruisability, nose bleeds, menorrhagia and prolonged bleeding. There is no specific treatment for GPS and the management includes anticipating risks and preventing bleeding by avoiding drugs that impair platelet function. We present here report of a case who presented with repeated episodes of abnormal bleeding and was found to have GPS.