Fanconi anemia, complementation group qOMIM Phenotype
Preferred Label : Fanconi anemia, complementation group q;
Symbol : FANCQ;
CISMeF acronym : FANCQ;
Type : Phenotype, molecular basis known;
Description : Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare genomic instability disorder characterized by bone marrow
failure, congenital malformations, hypersensitivity to DNA interstrand crosslink-inducing
agents, chromosome fragility, and high susceptibility to cancer (summary by Bogliolo
et al., 2013). For additional general information and a discussion of genetic heterogeneity
of Fanconi anemia, see 227650.;
Inheritance : Autosomal recessive;
Molecular basis : Caused by mutation in the excision-repair cross-complementing group 4 gene (ERCC4,
133520.0004);
Laboratory abnormalities : Patient cells show increased chromosome breakage;