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HFE mutations in alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency: an examination of cirrhotic explants.
Modern pathology : an official journal of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology, Inc - 1 May 2010
Lam Maggie, Torbenson Michael, Yeh Matthew M, Vivekanandan Perumal, Ferrell Linda
Abstract excerpt
Increased iron deposition is often seen in liver explants with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, but it remains unclear if this is a nonspecific effect of end-stage liver disease or if individuals with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency and excess iron are at increased risk for HFE mutations. To furthe...
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