Macrothrombocytopenia (MTP) is a group of rare disorders characterized by giant platelets, thrombocytopenia, and variable association with abnormal bleeding. Inherited MTP are frequently misdiagnosed as immune thrombocytopenia. Associated second-organ manifestation can help narrow down syndromic MTPs. We describe a case of autosomal dominant sensorineural hearing loss and MTP caused by a gain of function mutation in DIAPH1. This mutation causes altered megarkaryopoiesis and platelet cytoskeletal deregulation. Although hearing loss and MTP were likely progressive, clinically significant bleeding was not observed. DIAPH1-related MTP can be distinguished clinically from MYH9 mutation by the absence of cataracts and glomerular disease.

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