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What Is Fanconi Anemia?

Internet URL

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/fanconi/fanconi_whatis.html  

Sponsoring Agency

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health

Description

This publication discusses fanconi anemia (fan-KO-nee uh-NEE-me-uh) or FA. It is a rare, inherited blood disorder that leads to bone marrow failure. The publication links to more information about the disorder, including causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and prevention.

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Review Date

11/3/2008