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1
Q

What is a disease of iron overload and can be known as the “Bronze diabetic with arthritis and cirrhosis?”

A

Hemochromatosis

2
Q

What kind of stress does iron overload cause?

A

Oxidative stress

3
Q

T/F: Most patients with hemochromatosis are “asymptomatic”

A

True

4
Q

Who is more prevalent to acquiring hemochromatosis?

A

M=F

5
Q

How much serum Ferritin is there in women with hemochromatosis?

A

<200mcg/L

6
Q

How much serum Ferritin is there in men with hemochromatosis?

A

<300mcg/L

7
Q

If Serum Ferritin is elevated, what other test should you order?

A

CRP

8
Q

What is the radiographic presentation of Hemochromatosis?

A

Hook like osteophytes at the metacarpal heads

9
Q

What diet changes must the patient partake in with hemochromatosis?

A

Decrease Vitamin C and iron and avoid alcohol