Fanconi Anemia : Causes
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Causes could include:
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Gene Abnormality
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To inherit Fanconi's anemia, a person must get one copy of the abnormal gene from each parent. The condition occurs in all racial and ethnic groups. It is usually diagnosed when a person is between 2 and 15 years old. The disease is caused by a ge...
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It has been determined that at least eight different genes are associated with FA. A change in any one of these genes causes the disorder. The proteins made by these genes are not yet known and their role in FA is not yet understood. For someone t...
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Fanconi anemia is an inherited form of aplastic anemia characterized by an abnormally low number of cellular components in the blood due to failing bone marrow.
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It has been determined that there are at least eight different genes associated with FA. A change in any one of these genes causes the disorder. As of 2001, the proteins made by these genes are not yet known and their role in FA is not yet underst...
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