Serious Symptoms Of Diamond-Blackfan Anemia

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Diamond-Blackfan anemia patients may be of shorter height than others of the same age. An affected individual may exhibit a cleft palate, where the roof of the mouth has an abnormal opening or gap. Diamond-Blackfan anemia can cause a patient to develop osteopenia, which is low bone density. Individuals who have Diamond-Blackfan anemia may also have abnormally formed thumbs. Other physical effects of Diamond-Blackfan anemia include a smaller than normal head, a flat nose, wide eyes, low and small ears, webbed and short neck, smaller than normal shoulder blades, and cleft lip. It is not uncommon to find defects in the heart structure or function in affected individuals. Problems with the function and structure of the kidneys may also manifest in individuals affected by Diamond-Blackfan anemia.

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