Last updated on 23 Jan 2013 at 1:02 PM (MG01)
Haemochromatosis |
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Conditions to be considered relating to this scenario | |
Common | genetic haemochromatosis (Cys282Tyr), chronic inflammation, infection, liver disease, alcohol abuse/dependence, metabolic syndrome, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease |
Less common but 'important not to miss' | hepatitis, transfusion-related iron overload |
Uncommon | juvenile haemochromatosis, genetic haemochromatosis (transferrin receptor mutation, ferroportin mutation), hereditary sideroblastic anaemia, porphyria |