Haemochromatosis--a clinical update.
Haemochromatosis is now known to be a common genetic disorder, with a carrier rate of about 1 in 10 in populations of Northern European origin. With early diagnosis and treatment, life expectancy is normal, yet it remains underdiagnosed.
Burt
M J
MJ
Liver Unit, Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.
George
D K
DK
Powell
L W
LW
D001706:Biopsy; D015234:HLA-A Antigens; D006432:Hemochromatosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology; D008403:Mass Screening; D010375:Pedigree; D010641:Phenotype
D015234:HLA-A Antigens