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Hemosiderosis and Hemochromatosis

Definition:Excessive iron deposition in various organs, particularly the liver, spleen and pancreas
What The Referring Physician Needs To Know
  • Early diagnosis and therapy of hemochromatosis can prevent or minimize the damaging effects of iron overload
  • Must differentiate parenchymal versus reticuloendothelial cell iron overload, as former causes severe tissue damage compared to latter

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