Congenital dyserythropoietic anemia (CDA) is a rare blood disorder characterized by ineffective red blood cell production. There are four main types of CDA, each caused by mutations in different genes. CDA Type I is caused by mutations in the CDAN1 gene and results in moderate to severe anemia diagnosed in childhood. CDA Type II is caused by mutations in the SEC23B gene and can range from mild to severe anemia diagnosed in adolescence. CDA Type III is dominantly inherited and caused by mutations in the KIF23 gene, resulting in milder anemia than other types. CDA Type IV is dominantly inherited and caused by mutations in the KLF1 gene