Physical examination showed bilateral syndactyly and contractures of the fingers

A 6-year-old African boy who had recently immigrated to the United States from Liberia was taken to the emergency department because of a high fever. Physical examination showed bilateral syndactyly and contractures of the fingers. His temperature was 100 degrees F. A CBC was ordered.Laboratory data: RBC 2.1 X 1012/L Hematocrit 18% Hemoglobin 6.0 g/dL WBC 1.31 x 109/L Platelets 45,000 Questions:

What do the laboratory results suggest?

Is the boy’s physical appearance suggestive of a hematological abnormality? What is the cause of Fanconi’s anemia?

What innovative treatments are available to patients with Fanconi’s anemia?