Chromosomal aberrations associated with clonal evolution and leukemic transformation in fanconi anemia: Clinical and biological implications

Abstract

Fanconi anaemia (FA) is an inherited disease with congenital and developmental abnormalities, bone marrow failure, and extreme risk of leukemic transformation. Bone marrow surveillance is an important part of the clinical management of FA and often reveals cytogenetic aberrations. Here, we review bone marrow findings in FA and discuss the clinical and biological implications of chromosomal aberrations associated with leukemic transformation. © 2012 Stefan Meyer et al.