Article
[Association of hereditary hemochromatosis and pernicious anaemia].
La Revue de medecine interne - 1 Oct 2004
Attout H, Guez S, Sériès C
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Hereditary hemochromatosis is inherited as an autosomal recessive trait. It is characterized by increased absorption of dietary iron. The association between pernicious anaemia and hereditary hemochromatosis has never been described. EXEGESIS: We report a case of paradoxical association of hereditary hemochromatosis and pernicious anaemia. CONCLUSION: It seems that pernicious anaemia may prevent...
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