Catalog

Non-HFE-related hereditary haemochromatosis, Type 3

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Link to WHO Definition

Non-HFE-related hereditary haemochromatosis, Type 3 – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/506792320

Type 3 hemochromatosis is a form of rare hereditary hemochromatosis, a group of diseases characterised by excessive tissue iron deposition of genetic origin. It resembles type 1 (HFE-related) hemochromatosis and presents with liver disease, hypogonadism, arthritis, diabetes and skin pigmentation.