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Is fanconi anemia an autosomal or sex-linked illness?

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Dr. James Ball answered

Specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

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.

Answered 4/17/2015

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