Article
[Hemochromatosis--from an underdiagnosed curiosity to a common disease].
Tidsskrift for den Norske laegeforening : tidsskrift for praktisk medicin, ny raekke - 30 Apr 2009
Hagve Tor-Arne, Asberg Arne, Ulvik Rune, Borch-Iohnsen Berit, Thorstensen Ketil
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hemochromatosis is a common disease with a good prognosis, when diagnosed early and treated appropriately. The aim of this overview is to give updated information on hemochromatosis with special focus on biochemical features, diagnosis and treatment. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This article is based on our own experience and a review of available literature in various databases such as PubMed and Medline....
Topics
- Ferritins
- Genetic Testing
- Hemochromatosis
- Heterozygote
- Homozygote
- Humans
- Iron
- Iron Overload
- Mutation
- Phlebotomy
- Transferrin