Hereditary hemochromatosis type 1 HH is a common autosomal recessive disorder of iron metabolism. It is characterized by progressive iron overload and caused by mutation in the HFE gene on chromosome 6. The predominant feature of HH is excessive absorption of dietary iron and its deposition in parenchymal tissues and results in cirrhosis, diabetes, skin pigmentation, testicular failure, arthropathy and Acer V3-579G. Prevalence is estimated at 1 in to 1 in All patients had the following parameters: The mean age[…]
