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Review
. 2023 May 27;401(10390):1811-1821.
doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(23)00287-8. Epub 2023 Apr 27.

Haemochromatosis

Paul C Adams  1 , Gary Jeffrey  2 , John Ryan  3
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Review

Haemochromatosis

Paul C Adams et al. Lancet. .

Abstract

Haemochromatosis is one of the most common genetic diseases affecting patients of northern European ancestry. It is overdiagnosed in patients without iron overload and is underdiagnosed in many patients. Early diagnosis by genetic testing and therapy by periodic phlebotomy can prevent the most serious complications, which include liver cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death. This Seminar includes an update on the origins of haemochromatosis; and an overview pathophysiology, genetics, natural history, signs and symptoms, differential diagnoses, treatment with phlebotomy, outcomes, and future directions.

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Conflict of interest statement

Declaration of interests PCA has been an advisor to Sanofi and Imara. JR has consulted for Bond Biosciences, Pfizer, Gilead, Kyowa Kirin, and Falk. GJ declares no competing interests.

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