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[Management of hemochromatosis linked to HFE gene].
Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983) - 1 Sept 2007
Brissot Pierre, De Bels Frédéric
Abstract excerpt
Phenotypic expression of the homozygous C282Y/C282Y mutation of the HFE gene has been classified in five stages, and appropriate management recommended for each stage. Phlebotomy is indicated for stages>or=2, that is, with elevated transferrin saturation and serum ferritin levels >300 microg/L in men and >200 microg/L in women. Maximal volume per phlebotomy is 7 mL/kg and should not exceed 550 mL. The main goal...
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