Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited iron overload disorder caused by inappropriately low hepcidin secretion leading to increased duodenal absorption of dietary iron, most commonly in C282Y ...

[4] It seems likely then that there are factors other than iron overload -- such as environmental factors (alcohol, diet) and comodifying genes -- that contribute to cirrhosis in hemochromatosis.

A condition that causes excess iron accumulation in the body Hemochromatosis is a medical condition where people have ...

Secondary hemochromatosis is when medical conditions or treatments result in an overload of iron. Most commonly, Piatek says the culprit is getting multiple blood transfusions. She says some ...

Hemochromatosis causes the body to absorb up to three times the normal amount of iron. Over the years, the excess iron builds up in the vital organs, joints and tissues, where it can cause a ...

Highly illustrated, up-to-date and authoritative, this is the definitive resource for all clinicians involved in the management of hemochromatosis, and will also be invaluable to scientists interested ...