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  • Title: [Arthropathy in hemochromatosis].
    Author: Krauer P, Maire R, Hofer HO, Flury R, Vetter W, Greminger P.
    Journal: Schweiz Rundsch Med Prax; 1993 Dec 07; 82(49):1413-9. PubMed ID: 8272707.
    Abstract:
    Early diagnosis of hemochromatosis may prevent the numerous risks of iron overload. One of the most common early manifestations of this disease is arthropathy. The clinical and radiologic findings of hemochromatosis arthropathy are discussed. Diagnosis is suggested by simple laboratory tests and confirmed by liver biopsy with measurement of hepatic iron content. Treatment includes the removal of the excess body iron by phlebotomy. Unfortunately, symptoms of arthropathy tend to be resistant to phlebotomy.
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