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Iron Overload Is Rare in Patients Homozygous for the H63D Mutation
1 Jan 2014
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BACKGROUND: Previous research has suggested that the H63D HFE mutation is associated with elevated iron indexes. However, the true penetrance of this mutation remains unclear. OBJECTIVE: To assess the proportion of H63D homozygotes with laboratory abnormalities consistent with iron overload. METHODS: The present study was a retrospective analysis of all individuals referred for HFE genotyping in Newfoundland and...
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