Hemochromatosis

Question 1

What is hemochromatosis?

Answer 1

genetic iron overload disorder
body builds up too much iron

Question 2

What ends up happening in hemochromatosis

Answer 2

excess iron leads to build up in organs like liver, panceas, heart, joints, skin

Question 3

Most common presentation of hemochromatosis

Answer 3

liver impairment

Question 4

What is the hallmark lab of hemochromatosis

Answer 4

elevated serum iron

transferrin saturation also high, TIBC low
LFTs high due to liver damage

Question 5

What vitamin supplement should be avoided in hemochromatosis

Answer 5

Vit C- increases iron absorption