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[Haemochromatosis screening in 120 patients complaining with persistant fatigue].
La Revue de medecine interne - 1 Sept 2004
Vital Durand D, François S, Nové-Josserand R, Durupt S, Durieu I, Morel Y, Rousset H
Abstract excerpt
AIM: Chronic fatigue is the more frequent symptom identified in the course of hereditary haemochromatosis. A screening for this disorder was carried out in 120 primary care patients consulting for unexplained chronic fatigue. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Transferrin saturation and serum ferritin were determined in all patients. If transferrin saturation was >or= 45% and serum ferritin >or= 300 microg/l, HFE1 genotyping...
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