Iron overload disorders

Clin Liver Dis. 2002 May;6(2):481-96, viii. doi: 10.1016/s1089-3261(02)00004-1.

Abstract

Because hepatic siderosis is a frequent finding, there is a risk of making it trite when elaborating the pathology report. Iron is increasingly considered an important cofactor of morbidity. Its finding in hepatic cells must be recognized, indicated, qualified, quantified, and interpreted. A systematic reasoning based on a strict semiological approach allows for guiding the clinician. Iron overload syndromes do not amount to genetic hemochromatosis only.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Ceruloplasmin / deficiency
  • Hemochromatosis Protein
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class I / genetics
  • Humans
  • Iron / metabolism
  • Iron Overload / genetics
  • Iron Overload / pathology*
  • Liver / metabolism
  • Liver / pathology*
  • Membrane Proteins / genetics

Substances

  • HFE protein, human
  • Hemochromatosis Protein
  • Histocompatibility Antigens Class I
  • Membrane Proteins
  • Iron
  • Ceruloplasmin