Fanconi anemia

Definition / meaning of Fanconi anemia

A rare inherited disorder in which the bone marrow does not make blood cells. It is usually diagnosed in children between 2 and 15 years old. Symptoms include frequent infections, easy bleeding, and extreme tiredness. People with Fanconi anemia may have a small skeleton and brown spots on the skin. They also have an increased risk of developing certain types of cancer.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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