Living with Transient erythroblastopenia of childhood
A short-term drop in red blood cell production in otherwise healthy young children.
Understanding Transient erythroblastopenia of childhood
It resolves on its own. GARD says it is the most common cause of decreased red blood cell production in children. It usually shows up as anemia with few new red blood cells in an otherwise healthy child, with no other cause such as blood loss, red cell breakdown, poor nutrition, or cancer. It starts in infancy or childhood.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include blood and bone marrow specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Blood and bone marrow specialists (hematologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD describes it as an acquired condition that resolves on its own. It lists autosomal recessive inheritance but doesn't describe a specific cause.
Also known as: tec; tec - transient erythroblastopenia of childhood; transient acquired pure red cell aplasia
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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