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C282Y hemochromatosis gene mutation and iron parameters in dialysis patients.
Clinical nephrology - 1 Apr 2011
Fernández Rodríguez A M, Gascón L H, García La Orden I, Santos J P, Samper R G, Letosa R M, Palop Cubillo L, Rodríguez Pérez J C, Rodríguez-Gallego J C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hereditary hemochromatosis is an autosomal recessive condition causing excessive intestinal iron absorption related to C282Y hemochromatosis mutation gene. Dialysis patients receive intravenous iron supplements as treatment for anemia. The gene mutation frequency and its influence on iron deposits and intravenous iron response are unknown in these patients. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective observational....
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