Iron overload
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Iron overload (also haemochromatosis (British English) or hemochromatosis (American English)) indicates increased total accumulation of iron in the body from any cause and resulting organ damage.[1] The most important causes are hereditary haemochromatosis (HH or HHC), a genetic disorder, and transfusional iron overload, which can result from repeated blood transfusions.[2]
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Iron overload | |
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Other names | Haemochromatosis or Hemochromatosis |
Micrograph of liver biopsy showing iron deposits due to haemosiderosis. Iron stain. | |
Specialty | Hematology, gastroenterology/hepatology |
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