Long-term course after initial iron removal of iron excess in patients with dysmetabolic iron overload syndrome.

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BACKGROUND: Initial venesection therapy in dysmetabolic iron overload syndrome (DIOS) was shown to improve insulin resistance. However, no data are available on the long-term outcome of iron store, thus questioning the relevance of maintenance therapy. AIM: The aim of the study was to describe the long-term evolution of iron overload after successful iron removal in patients with DIOS. PATIENTS AND METHODS:...

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