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Fanconi's anaemia and pregnancy
B P Alter1, C L Frissora, D S Halpérin
1Polly Annenberg Levee Hematology Center, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, N.Y. 10029.
British Journal of Haematology
|March 1, 1991
Summary
Pregnancy in Fanconi's anaemia (FA) is possible, with manageable risks. While some patients experience worsening blood counts, successful births occur, and maternal deaths are rare, though long-term risks like cancer persist.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Genetics
Background:
- Fanconi's anaemia (FA) is a rare genetic disorder.
- FA affects multiple organs, including the bone marrow, leading to bone marrow failure.
- Reproductive outcomes in FA patients are not well-documented.