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Haemochromatosis: iron still matters.
Internal medicine journal - 1 Jan 2000
Bassett M L
Abstract excerpt
Our ability to detect those predisposed to haemochromatosis is greatly enhanced by testing for HFE mutations. Ironically, this diagnostic advance has led to some confusion regarding the criteria for diagnosis of haemochromatosis, with overreliance on genetic testing instead of investigations for iron overload. Because many people who are homozygous for the C282Y mutation, or compound heterozygous for the C282Y...
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