[Hemochromatosis--report of 2 cases]

Przegl Lek. 2000;57(6):358-61.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Hereditary hemochromatosis is an iron metabolism disorder known for a century, leading to iron overload and dysfunction of the major organs of the body. Early diagnosis and treatment result in a normal life expectancy. Authors present a report of two cases (the father and his son) in early stadium of the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Hemochromatosis / diagnosis*
  • Hemochromatosis / genetics
  • Hemochromatosis / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Iron / blood
  • Liver / metabolism
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Transaminases / metabolism

Substances

  • Iron
  • Transaminases