Hemochromatosis

Question 1

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Hemochromatosis Tx

Answer 1

1. Serial Phlebotomy (blood letting until Ferritin and Transferrin Sat goes down)
2. Deferoxamine (DFO) Chelation if phlebotomy CI
3. Avoid Iron Supplements

Question 2

Hemochromatosis Tx if CI to 1st Line Serial Phlebotomy

Answer 2

Deferoxamine (DFO) Chelation

Binds to iron -> pee it out

Question 3

1 complication to Hemochromatosis? What needs to be screened for?

Answer 3

Cirrhosis
Screen for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Question 4

______ gene mutation is Autosomal _____ inherited and causes Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Answer 4

HFE gene mutation
Autosomal Reccessive (Homo)

Question 5

Acquired Hemochromatosis may be caused by

Answer 5

multiple blood transfusions