Hemochromatosis: new insights in pathogenesis and diagnosis following the discovery of the gene.
Hemochromatosis is a common and often underdiagnosed disease. Early diagnosis and treatment results in an excellent long-term prognosis. The development of a diagnostic genetic test has improved the feasibility of the goal of prevention of morbidity and mortality from hemochromatosis.
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University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.
D000818:Animals; D005060:Europe / Q000208:ethnology; D006432:Hemochromatosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007501:Iron / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000032:analysis / Q000378:metabolism; D008099:Liver / Q000737:chemistry
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