[Genetic hemochromatosis].

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Haemochromatosis is the most common genetic disease in individuals of Northern European origin. This disorder of iron metabolism, for which the molecular basis remains poorly understood, is characterized by an excessive absorption of dietary iron through the duodenal mucosa. Progressive iron loading of parenchymal organs results in the mid-life onset of clinical complications, and patients may succumb to cardiac...

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