An unfortunate case of acquired hemochromatosis: a case report review of the clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and prognosis

BACKGROUND: While blood transfusions are commonly used for prophylaxis and treatment for acute chest syndromes and strokes in sickle cell patients, accumulation of excess iron resulting in secondary hemochromatosis remains a rare disease. Chelation is the mainstay for preventing and treating iron ov...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Tariq, Anam, Westra, Kevin, Santo, Arben
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2016
Materias:
Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5153297/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27994488
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.S117322

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5153297/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27994488
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/IMCRJ.S117322

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