What is Fanconi anemia?

Also known as: Fanconi’s anemia, FA.

Fanconi anemia is a rare inherited disorder that involves a wide spectrum of abnormalities involving bone, ears, kidneys, other physical abnormalities.

Some of the patients may develop bone marrow failure or leukemia. In addition, patients with Fanconi are at a very high risk of developing multiple cancers in their lifetime.

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Reviewed by: Kamar Godder, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM