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There are no particular risk factors for Fanconi anemia. This is a genetic disorder that is caused by a mutation in genes involved in DNA damage response. Patients with Fanconi anemia are more susceptible to malignancy such as [[acute myeloid leukemia]], and a risk factor for development of malignancies includes exposure to radiation and carcinogens. | |||
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Risk factors
There are no particular risk factors for Fanconi anemia. This is a genetic disorder that is caused by a mutation in genes involved in DNA damage response. Patients with Fanconi anemia are more susceptible to malignancy such as acute myeloid leukemia, and a risk factor for development of malignancies includes exposure to radiation and carcinogens.