Question 1

can a baby inherit fanconi anemia or is it a new mutation?

Accepted Answer

Inherited: Fanconi anemia (fa) is the most common form of inherited aplastic anemia . It is an autosomal recessive or x-linked disorder that occurs in all races and ethnic groups. Multiple genes appear to be responsible for fa and are widely dispersed throughout the genome, including the x chromosome. Several of these genes are tumor suppressor genes.

Question 2

my childs been diagnosed with fanconi anemia, am do confused what's the prognosis any information would be great?

Accepted Answer

FA: FA is a genetic disorder, autosomal recessive, characterized by progressive bone marrow failure (low blood count), skeletal abnormalities, and increased risk of leukemia and other cancers. It involves in the defect in DNA repair. Supportive and androgen may improve blood count. Stem cell transplantation may provide a cure. See FA specialist.

Question 3

what is fanconi anemia?

Accepted Answer

Low blood production: Fa is an inherited disorder of blood cell production.  It usually develops slowly over years.  The blood counts are abnormal, and this be treated with medications or bone marrow transplant. These patients will also have a tendency to develop certain cancers.  Fa patients can be short and have skeletal abnormalities, commonly abnormal thumbs.

Question 4

what can you tell me about fanconi anemia?

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Very serious: This is a family of autosomal recessive genetic disorders involving defective DNA repair. The diagnosis can only be made by a subspecialty genetics lab, and a majority eventually develop leukemia; there is also a much greater tendency to develop other solid organ cancers.

Question 5

is fanconi anemia an autosomal or sex-linked illness?

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Mostly autosomal: There are several genes involved in fanconi anemia.  Any disruption of one of these genes can result in fanconi anemia.  Most of the genes are not on the sex chromosomes (autosomal).  Both genes must be abnormal to result in the anemia (autosomal recessive)". Rare disruption i the gene on thex chromosome can result in disease that is x-linked.

Question 6

what is the life expectancy with sickle cell anemia?

Accepted Answer

40-50 years: One survey i found stated that the median life expectancy for people with sickle cell disease is 42 years for men and 48 years for women.  Keep in mind that those numbers represent the age at which half of the people die - so many people can live much lomger with good medical care and taking very good care of themselves.

Question 7

what's the life expectancy of someone with sickle cell anemia?

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Shortened. : Depends on the complications experienced as a child. Those with numerous complications will love shorter lives than those without complications. Those without complications can live into their 60s  the average lifespan of someone with sickle cell is probably in the mid to late 40s  we are still trying to understand why some people have so many troubles and others do not.

Question 8

do beta thalassemia and sickle cell anemia always reduce life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Not if just 1 trait: Having either beta thalassemia trait or sickle cell trait is a mild condition and should not cause symptoms to the point of making a person frequently ill nor shortening life expectancy. Having beta thalassemia major or sickle cell disease, or both sickle cell trait and beta thalassemia trait, usually causes severe enough chronic disease symptoms to shorten lifespan an uncertain amount.

Question 9

23 yr old male, diamond blackfan anemia, refractory to steroids, regular blood transfusions every 2 wks, oral iron chelation therapy. life expectancy?

Accepted Answer

Expect a full life: Thos illness is manageable. Be grateful. Plan for a life of normal length, seeking meaning and love like everyone else. No one has guarantees but you owe it to yourself to become fully informed about your illness and I think you will discover that the odds are very much in your favor.

Question 10

what life threathening complications can severe anemia gives a person?

Accepted Answer

Severe anemia: One can die from severe anemia from massive acute bleeding  due to hypoxia - decrease oxygenation to vitals organ that resulting in organ failure . When  anemia iis a slow ongoing/chronic  process- our body can compensate. When it is severe enough- enlargement of the heart /cardiomegaly and congestive heart failure can happen. Kidney failre and death can happen in severe hemolytic anemia.

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