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Hereditary hemochromatosis: missed diagnosis or misdiagnosis?
The American journal of medicine - 1 Nov 2013
Cherfane Cynthia E, Hollenbeck Ryan D, Go Jorge, Brown Kyle E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hereditary hemochromatosis is a disorder that can cause iron overload and organ damage. Hereditary hemochromatosis is characterized by mutations in the HFE gene. HFE C282Y homozygotes and compound heterozygotes (C282Y/H63D) are at risk of developing manifestations of hemochromatosis. Abnormal iron study results also occur in many liver and hematologic diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate...
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