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My childs been diagnosed with fanconi anemia, am do confused what's the prognosis any information would be great?
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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.
Answered 2/10/2015
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