Fanconi anemia

Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder. It is a kind of anemia. People suffering from the disease produce a smaller amount of red and white blood cells. It is named after Guido Fanconi who first described the disease, in 1929. It should not be confused with Fanconi syndrome. Fanconi syndrome is a disorder affecting the kidneys.

Other websites
  Fanconi Anemia Research Fund
  GeneReviews/NCBI/NIH/UW entry on Fanconi Anemia
  OMIM entries on Fanconi Anemia


Category:Genetic disorders