Aplastic Anemia and Bone Marrow Failure Disorders
Children can develop a condition called aplastic anemia. This happens when their bone marrow does not make enough of all of the types of blood cells. The Aplastic Anemia and Bone Marrow Failure Disorders program at Monroe Carell offers expert care and treatment of these bone marrow disorders.
Different types of blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets) are made in the bone marrow. These cells have different jobs in the body: white blood cells help fight infections; red blood cells carry oxygen from the lungs to the body; the platelets help form blood clots.
Aplastic anemia can develop if
- A child is born with a bone marrow failure disorder
- A child’s bone marrow stops working unexpectedly with no known cause
Because this condition requires comprehensive care and clinical expertise, a correct diagnosis from the beginning is important.
Services we offer
- Comprehensive, family-centered care
- Specialized testing for bone marrow failure disorders
- Education and counseling
- Advocacy programs with local, regional, and national organizations
- Participation in clinical trials and research
Conditions We Treat
- GATA2 deficiency
- SAMD9 and SAMD9L mutation
Meet Your Care Team
James A. ConnellyMD
- Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Pediatric Genetics, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Immunodeficiency, Pediatric Metabolic Disorders, Sickle Cell Disease, Stem Cell Transplant
Heather L. McDanielMD
- General Hematology and Oncology, Hemostasis and Thrombosis, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Why Choose Hematology Care at Monroe Carell
- Experience in blood disorders
Our medical professionals and family support team members have experience and special interest in caring for children and young adults with blood disorders and blood clotting problems. We work closely with your family to determine the best treatment options and approach.
- Dedicated lab services
Monroe Carell’s hematology clinic offers dedicated laboratory services. We quickly and accurately make the correct diagnosis of such blood-related disorders as sickle cell disease, thrombosis and anemia to bring treatment sooner to your child. We can also provide blood transfusion and intravenous medicine infusion in our clinic. This maximizes convenience and safety.
- Innovative treatments
Our stem cell transplant team members evaluate and treat patients diagnosed with aplastic anemia if a transplant is needed. This program has been accredited by the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy.