mjl1717
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Hemochromatosis assoc. with HLAA3 iron deposits in parenchymal tissue
Hemosiderosis iron deposits in mononuclear phagocytic system,this is more common in pts with hemolytic anemia (thalassemia) and transfusions,usually no organ dysfunction in this one
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| alice8
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local hemosiderosis:most often result from hemorrhage into tissue
systemic hemosiderosis:may result from hemorrhage,multipl blood tx,hemolysis,excessive dietary intake of FE,often accompanied by alcohol consupmtion..its without organ or tissue damage
hemochromatosis:damage to many tissue..manifested as hepatic cirrhosis,fibrosis of pancreas(bronze dm)increasde melanin pigmentation of skin...there is more extensive acccumulation than hemosiderosis..most often hereditery
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