Fanconi syndrome
| Fanconi syndrome | |
|---|---|
| Term | Fanconi syndrome |
| Short definition | Fanconi anemia (Fan-KOH-nee uh-NEE-mee-uh) A rare inherited disorder in which the bone marrow does not produce enough blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It is usually diagnosed before the age of 15. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Fanconi syndrome - (pronounced) (Fan-KOH-nee SIN-drome) A group of kidney diseases that cause protein, sugar, minerals, and other nutrients to be lost in the urine. Symptoms include weakness, bone pain, and passing more urine than normal. A form of Fanconi syndrome is inherited and usually occurs in infants. Fanconi syndrome can also be caused by other diseases, a lack of vitamin D, or exposure to heavy metals or chemicals, including certain cancer drugs
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