Diamond-Blackfan anemia

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Diamond-Blackfan anemia

Blood and lymphoreticular system

Traumatic, mechanical, and vascular disorders

Key Takeaways

Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a genetic disorder characterized by the bone marrow's inability to produce red blood cells. It is also associated with short stature, low-set ears, a small jaw, thumbs with three phalanges, and a webbed neck.