In:
Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), Vol. 39, No. 6 ( 2017-08), p. 466-469
Abstract:
Iron overload disorders are hereditary hemochromatosis and secondary etiologies other than hereditary hemochromatosis. We describe 2 boys presenting with iron overload. Juvenile hemochromatosis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) related iron overload are the genetic and secondary causes, respectively. Observations: Both patients benefited from phlebotomy even if they had different etiologies. Conclusions: In childhood, the diagnosis of iron overload syndromes is crucial because they do not confront us with obvious symptoms and findings. Early initiation of a phlebotomy program can prevent mortality. NASH might lead to iron overload and iron overload might aggravate the clinical course of NASH.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1077-4114
DOI:
10.1097/MPH.0000000000000752
Language:
English
Publisher:
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)
Publication Date:
2017
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2047125-7
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