title: Dental Perspective of Rare Disease of Fanconi Anemia: Case Report with Review.
abstract: Fanconi anemia is an extremely rare genetic disease characterized by chromosomal instability that induces congenital alterations in individuals. It causes defective hemopoiesis ultimately leading to bone marrow failure. Patients are susceptible to recurrent infections and increased risk of hemorrhage, as well as delayed and poor wound healing. Herein, we report a case of Fanconi anemia in which various classical signs of the disease were present. The patient has been on regular follow-up since three and a half years for management of dental problems. The different aspects of this rare disorder are discussed with emphasis on oral manifestations and their influence on the general health of affected patients. Due to an increased susceptibility to developing cancers in this specific population, it is imperative for pediatric dentists to know about the common oral manifestations and potentially cancerous lesions, in order to make an early diagnosis and provide comprehensive care and maintenance of oral health in affected individuals.
authors.affiliation: HOD and Professor, Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Mridula
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Goswami
authors.affiliation: Postgraduate Student, MAIDS, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Urvashi
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Bhushan
authors.affiliation: CO, 3 CDU, India.
authors.forename: Manoj
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Goswami
keywords: Fanconi anemia; rare disease