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To identify clinical and genetic predictors of steroid responsiveness in patients with Diamond-Blackfan anemia.

April 10, 2026European Journal Of Haematology

Steroid Responsiveness and Clinical Outcomes in Diamond–Blackfan Anemia: Analysis From the Canadian Inherited Marrow Failure Registry

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YCYoung Bae ChoiHospital for Sick Children RMRinu MathewHospital for Sick Children HLHaokai LiZhengzhou University of Light Industry

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Retrospective analysis uncovers predictors of steroid response in patients with Diamond-Blackfan anemia, suggesting personalized treatment strategies.

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To identify clinical and genetic predictors of steroid responsiveness in patients with Diamond-Blackfan anemia.
Retrospective analysis of data from the Canadian Inherited Marrow Failure Registry
Assessment of steroid response in 80 patients
Comparison of responder and non-responder groups based on age at diagnosis and genetic factors
ROC curve analysis to evaluate predictive value of diagnostic age
30 patients were identified as responders and 50 as non-responders
Median age at diagnosis was significantly higher in responders (20 months) compared to non-responders (3 months)
RPL5 mutations were significantly more prevalent in non-responders (22.0%) compared to responders (0%)
No significant difference in overall survival between groups

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Choi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d895be6c1944d70ce06db5 https://doi.org/10.1111/ejh.70187

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Retrospective analysis uncovers predictors of steroid response in patients with Diamond-Blackfan anemia, suggesting personalized treatment strategies.

Steroid Responsiveness and Clinical Outcomes in Diamond–Blackfan Anemia: Analysis From the Canadian Inherited Marrow Failure Registry

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Steroid Responsiveness and Clinical Outcomes in Diamond–Blackfan Anemia: Analysis From the Canadian Inherited Marrow Failure Registry

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