Tag Archives: haemochromatosis

Case 71 – summary

Posted on 27/01/2017 by

Our patient had high ferritin which was detected on a routine blood test. Hyperferritinaemia is common and causes can usually be differentiated by history and clinical examination. Potential causes include: Any inflammation including rheumatological conditions and renal failure Infections Liver … Continue reading →

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Case 71 – update 3

Posted on 25/01/2017 by

The patient has 500mL of blood venesected and tolerates this well. He stops drinking alcohol and within six weeks his ALT is almost within the reference range.   He has two children – one male and one female.   Questions … Continue reading →

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Case 71 – update 2

Posted on 24/01/2017 by

The causes of high ferritin include: Any inflammation including rheumatological conditions and renal failure Infections Liver disease Chronic blood transfusion Haemochromatosis Myelodysplasia Porphyria cutanea tarda Hereditary hyperferritinaemia cataract syndrome Inherited anaemias including sideroblastic anaemia, congenital dyserythropoietic anaemia and some inherited … Continue reading →

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