Iron storage disease in red deer (Cervus elaphus elaphus) is not associated with mutations in the HFE gene.

doi:10.1016/j.jcpa.2010.12.012

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Iron storage disease in red deer (Cervus elaphus elaphus) is not associated with mutations in the HFE gene.

Journal of comparative pathology - 1 Jan 2000

Olias P, Weiss A Th A, Gruber A D, Klopfleisch R

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Iron storage diseases are rare conditions of dysregulated iron metabolism in man and animals. A genetic basis has been confirmed only for human haemochromatosis. Iron storage disease was diagnosed in six related, 2-year-old male red deer of the same herd. These animals presented with weight loss and rough hair coats. Haematological examination was unremarkable. At necropsy examination, gross lesions were...

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