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Secondary Hemochromatosis due to Chronic Oral Iron Supplementation
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-01-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Iron may accumulate in excess due to a mutation in the HFE gene that upregulates absorption or when it is ingested or infused at levels that exceed the body’s ability to clear it.
Excess iron deposition in parenchymal tissue causes injury and ultimately organ dysfunction.
Diabetes mellitus and hepatic cirrhosis due to pancreas and liver damage are just two examples of diseases that result from iron overload.
Despite the rapid growth of information regarding iron metabolism and iron overload states, the most effective treatment is still serial phlebotomies.
We present a patient who developed iron overload due to chronic ingestion of oral ferrous sulfate.
This case illustrates the importance of querying geriatric patients regarding their use of nonprescription iron products without a medical indication.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lands, Ronald& Isang, Emmanuel. 2017. Secondary Hemochromatosis due to Chronic Oral Iron Supplementation. Case Reports in Hematology،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lands, Ronald& Isang, Emmanuel. Secondary Hemochromatosis due to Chronic Oral Iron Supplementation. Case Reports in Hematology No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145787
American Medical Association (AMA)
Lands, Ronald& Isang, Emmanuel. Secondary Hemochromatosis due to Chronic Oral Iron Supplementation. Case Reports in Hematology. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1145787
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1145787