title: Haemochromatosis--a clinical update.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Liver Unit, Queensland Institute of Medical Research (QIMR), University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Burt
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: George
authors.forename: L W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Powell
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D015234:HLA-A Antigens