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Screening for HFE and iron overload.
Seminars in liver disease - 1 Nov 2005
Ombiga John, Adams Leon A, Tang Kevin, Trinder Debbie, Olynyk John K
Abstract excerpt
Type 1 hereditary hemochromatosis is a common disorder of iron overload occurring in individuals homozygous for the C282Y HFE gene mutation. It can be a progressive and fatal condition. Early detection and phlebotomy prior to the onset of cirrhosis can reduce morbidity and normalize life expectan...
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