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disease > metabolic diseases > iron overload

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iron overload  

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  • Iron overload indicates accumulation of iron in the body from any cause. The most important causes are hereditary haemochromatosis (HHC), a genetic disorder, and transfusional iron overload, which can result from repeated blood transfusions. (Wikipedia)

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