Fanconi Anemia Learning Center
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Fanconi's anemia is an inherited disease that mainly affects the bone marrow. It results in decreased production of all types of blood cells. Fanconi's anemia is different from Fanconi's syndrome, a rare kidney disorder... |
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Symptoms
The lack of white blood cells can lead to infections. Not having enough of the cells in blood (platelets) that cause ...
Causes
To inherit Fanconi's anemia, a person must get one copy of the abnormal gene from each parent. The condition occurs i...
Tests
Common tests for Fanconi's anemia include: Complete blood count (CBC; Bone marrow biopsy; Drugs added to a blood samp...
Treatments
If the blood cell changes are mild to moderate and a transfusion isn't needed, many doctors recommend a period of wat...
Complications
Fanconi anemia is an inherited disorder characterized by a severe form of anemia and various other physical malformat...
Prevention
Fanconi's anemia is an inherited disorder, and little can be done to prevent the disease. Families with this conditio...
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