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hemochromatosis type 1

info · Genetic · ICD-10: E83.1

A hemochromatosis that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the HFE gene on chromosome 6p22.

Signs and symptoms

  • Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
  • Pleural effusion
  • Alopecia
  • Elevated circulating iron concentration
  • Amenorrhea
  • Cirrhosis
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Arrhythmia
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Osteoporosis

Also known as: HFE1; symptomatic form of HFE-related hereditary hemochromatosis; symptomatic form of classic hemochromatosis; symptomatic form of hemochromatosis type 1