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Fanconi's anemia is an inherited disease that primarily affects the bone marrow, resulting in decreased production of all types of blood cells. The lack of white blood cells predisposes the patient to infections, while ...
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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 cl...
Causes
To inherit Fanconi's anemia, a person must get one copy of the abnormal gene from each parent. The condition occurs in ...
Tests
Common tests for Fanconi's anemia include: Complete blood count (CBC; Bone marrow biopsy; Drugs added to a blood sample...
Treatments
If the blood cell changes are mild to moderate and a transfusion isn't needed, many doctors recommend a period of watch...
Complications
FA is an unpredictable illness. The average life expectancy for an affected individual is 22 years, but any one individ...
Prevention
Fanconi's anemia is an inherited disorder, and little can be done to prevent the disease. Families with this condition ...
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