Low incidence of focal lesions in the thyroid glands of patients with hereditary haemochromatosis - a single-centre study from Poland.

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INTRODUCTION: Hereditary haemochromatosis (HH) is a disease characterised by the excessive absorption of iron and its deposition in various organs. Late complications of this disease include cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and endocrine disorders. Data from the literature on thyroid disorders in patients with HH are inconsistent and ambiguous, and no research has been done to determine the relationship...

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