Dyskeratosis congenita

Dyskeratosis congenita (DC) is a rare ectodermal dysplasia that often presents with the classic triad of nail dysplasia, skin pigmentary changes, and oral leukoplakia associated with a high risk of bone marrow failure (BMF) and cancer.

Anemia

A reduction in erythrocytes volume or hemoglobin concentration.


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PMID (PMCID)
6710212
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Dyskeratosis congenita with pancytopenia and horseshoe kidney.
Ross SR, Keeling RP, Gingold MP, Pinkerton JV.
South Med J. 1984;77(4):527-8.
We have reported another case with serious pancytopenia and the previously unreported occurrence of horseshoe kidney, and have discussed the similarities and differences between dyskeratosis congenita and Fanconi's anemia.