CPG

Hemochromatosis

PUBLISHED: February 2007	REVISED:2008
TOPIC: Diagnosis and management of hemochromatosis	SCOPE: Summary
ABSTRACT: Individuals with hemochromatosis retain too much iron which may be toxic to the tissues in which it is stored. Acquired hemochromatosis. Most individuals with hemochromatosis develop only a few of the problems, with liver involvement being the most common. Significant end-organ damage is rare with a ferritin under 1000 ug/L. The blood (OBC) is normal in genetic hemochromatosis.
TARGET POPULATION: Individuals with hemochromatosis
EXCLUSIONS: None

Summary: Hemochromatosis

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This guidline was developed by the department of Hemotology at the University of Alberta