Article
Evaluation and Management of Hematopoietic Failure in Dyskeratosis Congenita.
Hematology/oncology clinics of North America - 1 Aug 2018
Agarwal Suneet
Abstract excerpt
Dyskeratosis congenita (DC) is a rare, inherited bone marrow failure (BMF) syndrome characterized by variable manifestations and ages of onset, and predisposition to cancer. DC is one of a spectrum of diseases caused by mutations in genes regulating telomere maintenance, collectively referred to as telomere biology disorders (TBDs). Hematologic disease is common in children with DC/TBD. Timely diagnosis of...
Topics
- Anemia, Aplastic
- Bone Marrow Diseases
- Bone Marrow Failure Disorders
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Dyskeratosis Congenita
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Hemoglobinuria, Paroxysmal
- Humans
- Mutation
- Neoplasms
- Telomere
- Telomere Homeostasis
