Transient erythroblastopenia of childhood
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Transient erythroblastopenia of childhood (TEC) is a slowly developing anemia of early childhood characterized by gradual onset of pallor.
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[edit] Presentation
Individuals with TEC have a median age of presentation of 18-26 months; however, the disorder may occur in infants younger than 6 months and in children as old as age 10 years. Because of the gradual onset of the anemia, children are often healthier than expected from their low hemoglobin levels.
[edit] Cause
The cause of TEC is unknown, but it has been suggested that an infection with Parvovirus B19 plays a role.
[edit] Prognosis
Most patients recover completely within 1-2 months.
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