Diamond-Blackfan Anemia

Last Updated On March 8, 2025 by Dr Divyensh

Diamond-Blackfan Anemia: Understanding the Rare Blood Disorder Introduction Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA) is a rare, congenital blood disorder characterized by a failure of the bone marrow to produce an adequate number of red blood cells. This condition, first described by pediatric hematologists Louis K. Diamond and Kenneth D. Blackfan in 1938, manifests in early infancy and…

Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan

Last Updated On March 7, 2025 by Dr Divyensh

Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan: Understanding the Rare Blood Disorder 1. Introduction Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan is a rare congenital form of anemia characterized by a failure of the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. This condition, also known as Diamond-Blackfan anemia (DBA), primarily affects children, though it can also occur in adults. 2. Symptoms People with Diamond-Blackfan anemia…