African Iron Overload

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Disease overview

A rare disorder characterized abnormally elevated levels of iron in the body.

Common symptoms

Most common are hepatomegalyaccumulation of fibrosis in the portal veinportal hypertensionand abnormal fluid retention in the abdominal cavity. [ ]

WHEN TO SUSPECT

  • Recommendation 1

    Identification of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical evaluation and a variety of specialized tests.

HOW TO TEST

  • Recommendation 1

    Identification of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical evaluation and a variety of specialized tests.

TREATMENT

  • Recommendation 1

    Regular removal of blood.

PRIMARY CARE

  • Recommendation 1

    Regular removal of blood.

FURTHER SUPPORT

  • Recommendation 1

    None currently available. . Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

CLINICAL TRIALS

  • Recommendation 1

    None currently available.

Sources

No data available

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