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ReviewMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)2023

A "Mix and Match" in Hemochromatosis-A Case Report and Literature Focus on the Liver.

Claudia Oana Cobilinschi, Ioana Săulescu, Simona Caraiola, Andra Florina Nițu, Radu Lucian Dumitru, Ioana Husar-Sburlan, Andra Rodica Bălănescu, Daniela Opriș-Belinski

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Review in Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
1.2field-weighted citation impact, top 19% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Claudia Oana CobilinschiDepartment of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
Ioana SăulescuDepartment of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
Simona CaraiolaDepartment of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
Andra Florina NițuDepartment of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Sf Maria Clinical Hospital Bucharest, 011172 Bucharest, Romania.
Radu Lucian DumitruDepartment of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-5618-5927
Ioana Husar-SburlanDepartment of Gastroenterology, Sf Maria Clinical Hospital Bucharest, 011172 Bucharest, Romania.
Andra Rodica BălănescuDepartment of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.
Daniela Opriș-BelinskiDepartment of Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050474 Bucharest, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-3883-9672
Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy · ROClinical Emergency Hospital Bucharest · RO

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder characterized by increased iron storage in various organs with progressive multisystemic damage. Despite the reports dating back to 1865, the diagnosis of hemochromatosis poses a challenge to clinicians due to its non-specific symptoms and indolent course causing significant delay in disease recognition. The key organ that is affected by iron overload is the liver, suffering from fibrosis, cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma, complications that can be prevented via early diagnosis and treatment. This review aims to draw attention to the pitfalls in diagnosing hemochromatosis. We present a case with multiorgan complaints, abnormal iron markers and a consistent genetic result. We then examine the relevant literature and discuss hemochromatosis subtypes and liver involvement, including transplant outcome and treatment options. In summary, hemochromatosis remains difficult to diagnose due to its symptom heterogeneity and rarity; thus, further education for practitioners of all disciplines is useful in facilitating its early recognition and management.

Indexed as

HemochromatosisIron OverloadLiver NeoplasmsHumansIronIroncirrhosisexcess ironhemochromatosisphlebotomysevere arthritis

Identifiers

PMID37763705
PMCPMC10534457
OpenAlexW4386369319

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