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hereditary haemochromatosis

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Hereditary haemochromatosis type 1 (HFE-related haemochromatosis) is a genetic disorder characterized by excessive intestinal absorption of dietary iron, resulting in a pathological increase in total body iron stores. Humans, like most animals, have no mechanism to regulate excess iron, simply losing a limited amount through various means like sweating or menstruating. Excess iron accumulates in tissues and organs, disrupting their normal function...
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E83.110Hereditary hemochromatosis

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