[Diagnosis of iron overload].

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Hepatic iron overload conditions can be classified as genetic, mainly related to HFE haemochromatosis, and secondary, mainly associated with haematological and hepatic disorders and with metabolic syndrome. The strict affirmation of iron excess relies upon liver biopsy, MRI or calculation of the amount of iron removed through phlebotomies. Determination of its cause relies upon the assessment of transferrin...

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