HLA-LINKED HEMOCHROMATOSIS AND OTHER FORMS OF IRON OVERLOAD

Authors
BLOOM PD GORDEUK VR MACPHAIL AP
Citation
Pd. Bloom et al., HLA-LINKED HEMOCHROMATOSIS AND OTHER FORMS OF IRON OVERLOAD, Dermatologic clinics, 13(1), 1995, pp. 57-63
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Dermatology & Venereal Diseases
Journal title
Dermatologic clinics → ACNP
ISSN journal
07338635
Volume
13
Issue
1
Year of publication
1995
Pages
57 - 63
Database
ISI
SICI code
0733-8635(1995)13:1<57:HHAOFO>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Inherited forms of iron overload are common. HLA-linked hemochromatosi s and possibly African iron overload are associated with a significant risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma. Early diagnosis and trea tment, before substantial iron overloading occurs, reduces morbidity a nd mortality. HLA-linked hemochromatosis is easily diagnosed, and rout ine screening in European-derived populations may be appropriate.