Fanconi anemia
human genetic disease From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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
- Fanconi anemia at the Open Directory Project
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