Learn About Fanconi Anemia
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Fanconi anemia is a condition that is characterized by bone marrow failure, physical differences, organ problems, and an increased risk of certain cancers.
Variants (also called mutations) in more than 20 genes can cause Fanconi anemia. The proteins produced from these genes are involved in a process known as the Fanconi anemia (FA) pathway. The FA pathway turns on (activates) when the process of making new copies of DNA, called DNA replication, is blocked due to DNA damage. The FA pathway triggers DNA repair so DNA replication can continue.
Fanconi anemia occurs in 1 in 100,000 to 160,000 individuals worldwide. The condition is more common among certain populations, including people of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, the Roma population of Spain, the Afrikaner population of South Africa, and the Japanese population.
Fanconi anemia is typically inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, which means both copies of the gene in each cell must have a variant to cause the disorder. The parents of an individual with an autosomal recessive condition each carry one copy of the altered gene, but they typically do not show signs and symptoms of the condition.
Stella Davies is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Davies is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Fanconi Anemia, Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome, Bone Marrow Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Ricardo Pasquini practices in Curitiba, Brazil. Mr. Pasquini is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Anemia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Fanconi Anemia, Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia, Aplastic Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Parinda Mehta is a Pediatric Hematologist Oncology provider in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fanconi Anemia. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Fanconi Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Background: Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare, inherited cancer syndrome. FA causes a range of physical issues. Children with FA may have abnormal features; these may include a small head and eyes and issues with their internal organs. Young adults have a much higher risk of cancer. To screen for these cancers, people with FA may need to pursue many visits with different doctors. This constant need for cancer scr...
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Published Date: March 03, 2025
Published By: National Institutes of Health