MR marrow signs of iron overload in transfusion-dependent patients with sickle cell disease. Pediatr Radiol 1995 ; 25: 614 -619.Levin TL, Sheth SS, Hurlet A, Comerci SC, Ruzal-Shapiro C, Piomelli S, Berdon WE (1995) MR marrow signs of iron overload in transfusion-dependent patients ...
Hemochromatosis(iron overload) is a metabolic disorder that leads to abnormally elevated iron stores in the body. The excess iron may accumulate in the tissues of the liver, pancreas, and heart, which can lead to inflammation, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver failure. Hemochromatosis is aninhe...
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Hereditary hemochromatosis (iron overload) is an inherited disorder in which there is excessive accumulation of iron in the body. Check out the center below for more medical references on hemochromatosis, including multimedia (slideshows, images, and quizzes), related disease conditions, treatment an...
Adult primary liver canceris when cells in theliveror bile ducts become abnormal and multiply uncontrollably (become cancerous). There are two types, hepatocellularcarcinoma(most common) and cholangiocarcinoma. Both can produce similar signs and symptoms. Usually, one or more of the following develop...
Disorders of the GI tract, such as inflammatory bowel disease. Iron overload that leads to wasting of vitamin C by the kidneys Restrictive diets and food allergies Vitamin C deficiency shows symptomatically after 8 to 12 weeks of inadequate intake, presenting as irritability and anorexia. Following...
Sometimesiron supplementswill also be needed to correct iron deficiency. In severe anemia, blood transfusions may be necessary. Vitamin B12 injections will be necessary for patients suffering frompernicious anemia, a name forvitamin B-12deficiency. ...