Fanconi's anemia -- Estren-Dameshek variant
Fanconi's anemia -- Estren-Dameshek variant: Introduction
Fanconi's anemia -- Estren-Dameshek variant: Fanconi's anemia is a rare inherited blood disorder characterized by the inability of the bone marrow to produce blood cells. The Estren-Dameshek variant is Fanconi's anemia without the presence of any physical malformations or deformities which are often associated with Fanconi's anemia. An increased incidence of leukemias and other cancers is associated with this condition. The condition is present at birth but symptoms of the blood problems are often not evident until later in childhood - in rare cases, the condition may not be diagnosed until adulthood.
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Symptoms of Fanconi's anemia -- Estren-Dameshek variant
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Treatments for Fanconi's anemia -- Estren-Dameshek variant
- Drug therapy - androgens, hematopoietic (blood-stimulating) growth factors; blood transfusions, bone marrow transplant.
- Supportive treatment
- Red blood cell transfusion for symptomatic anemia
- Platelet transfusion for active bleeding
- Granulocyte colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) for symptomatic neutropenia
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Fanconi's anemia -- Estren-Dameshek variant: Complications
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Causes of Fanconi's anemia -- Estren-Dameshek variant
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Fanconi's anemia -- Estren-Dameshek variant: Undiagnosed Conditions
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Prognosis for Fanconi's anemia -- Estren-Dameshek variant
Prognosis for Fanconi's anemia -- Estren-Dameshek variant:
The prognosis is variable depending on the severity of the condition. Bone marrow transplants may be really beneficial in some cases. All patients need to be regularly monitored for leukemia and cancers.
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