Azam I, Rahul M, Tewari N, Bansal K. Dental considerations in a paediatric patient with Diamond-Blackfan anaemia.
BMJ Case Rep 2020;
13:13/9/e237992. [PMID:
32928813 DOI:
10.1136/bcr-2020-237992]
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Abstract
Diamond-Blackfan anaemia (DBA) is a rare genetic disorder characterised by a decrease in the production of red blood cells due to bone marrow malfunction. The estimation of disease occurrence is approximately 1 in 100 000-2 00 000 live births. This paper presents the case of a 7-year-old male child diagnosed with DBA at the age of 4 months. The diagnosis was established with haematological findings, bone marrow biopsy and molecular testing. The case was managed successfully for dental symptoms without any complication.
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