Fanconi anemia natural history, complications and prognosis

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Complications

Because of the failure of the components of the blood - white and red blood cells and platelets - the body cannot successfully combat infection, fatigue, spontaneous hemorrhage or bleeding. Bone marrow transplantation is the accepted treatment to repair the hematological problems associated with FA. However, even with a bone marrow transplant, patients face an increased risk of acquiring cancer and other serious health problems throughout their lifetime.