HFE-associated hereditary hemochromatosis: overview of genetics and clinical implications for nurse practitioners in primary care settings.

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PURPOSE: HFE-hemochromatosis is one of the most common genetic disorders in the United States among Caucasians of Northern European ancestry. The purpose of this article is to discuss HFE-associated hereditary hemochromatosis (HH), including the genetics, pathophysiology, phenotype and genotype, diagnostics, and management utilizing a case-based format as an exemplar. DATA SOURCES: Online genetic resources;...

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