title: [Hereditary hemochromatosis. Genetic findings result in new therapeutic possibilities].
abstract: Hereditary haemochromatosis is a well-known disease characterised by abnormally high iron absorption and a variety of clinical manifestations. As it's expression is dependent on such factors as gender and diet, it has often been difficult to diagnose before the onset of damage to different organs. However, since the recent discovery of the gene for hereditary hemochromatosis, early detection and treatment of the disease has become possible.
authors.affiliation: Institutionen för onkologi, Umeå universitet.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Beckman
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Beckman
mesh_terms: D005787:Gene Frequency; D005820:Genetic Testing; D006432:Hemochromatosis / Q000235:genetics* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans