AI Article Synopsis
- Diseases of iron metabolism are more common and can vary significantly in severity, sometimes showing no signs of anemia.
- Unexplained issues in organs like the liver, heart, and pancreas may indicate an iron metabolism disorder.
- Monitoring blood indices and serum iron levels can help identify these disorders, and further research is needed for better diagnosis methods.
Article Abstract
Diseases of iron metabolism are likely to be both more frequent than expected, and exhibit a wider range of clinic severity and effects. Some present without evidence of anemia. Unexplained diseases of end organs that are affected by iron (liver, heart, pancreas, kidney, adrenals, and cerebellum) should have an iron metabolism disorder considered. Review of the blood indices and serum iron and ferritin markers may alert the clinician to most disorders. Further research is likely to define the scope and approach to clinical diagnosis of the diseases of iron metabolism.
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