A Rare Case of Late-onset Hemochromatosis Due to H63D Syndrome, a Diagnostic Challenge

A Rare Case of Late-onset Hemochromatosis Due to H63D Syndrome, a Diagnostic Challenge

H63D Syndrome (linked to a rarer H63D mutation in the HFE gene than the commoner C282Y mutation) despite causing mild iron overload can lead to significant morbidity than typical hemochromatosis. A 60-year-old, presented with Bell’s palsy, on further enquiry, had generalized pruritus, constipation,...

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Main Authors: N. M. M. Risly, I. K. Jayasinghe, N. Athauda, T. Eranga, J. F. Sahana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Kandy Society of Medicine 2024-12-01
Series:Sri Lanka Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
h63d syndrome
hemochromatosis
hfe gene mutation
Online Access:https://account.sljm.sljol.info/index.php/sljo-j-sljm2/article/view/553
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