Iron Overload Flashcards
1
Q
What is the techinical name for this?
A
Hyperferritinaemia
2
Q
It has a range of causes.
What genetic disease can cause this?
What iatrogenic cause is there?
A
Haemochromatosis
Chronic blood transfusion
3
Q
Complications:
What MSK issues does it cause?
What endocrine organs does it create deposits in, therefore damaging?
What may the skin look like?
Patients with hyperferritinaemia not due to haemochromatosis do not get these
A
Joint damage
Osteoporosis
Pancreas - DM
Gonads
Thyroid
Bronzed skin
4
Q
What is the main Rx?
What should be avoided in their diet?
A
Venesection and top up with saline
Iron and Vit C
Reduce alcohol
