Progress in evaluation and treatment of hepatic iron overload
10.3969/j.issn.1001-5256.2014.09.031
- VernacularTitle:肝脏铁过载的评估及治疗新进展
- Author:
Rui DING
;
Jidong JIA
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
iron overload;
ferritins;
phlebotomy;
iron chelating agents;
review
- From:
Journal of Clinical Hepatology
2014;30(9):961-964
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Iron overload is a metabolic disorder characterized by excessive iron deposition in the liver,pancreas,heart,endocrine organs, etc.,resulting in structural damage and dysfunction.The liver is the primary organ for iron storage,and excessive iron deposition induces liver inflammation and fibrosis,which may progress to cirrhosis and even liver cancer,with a poor prognosis.Accurate evaluation and effec-tive treatment can reduce liver injury caused by iron overload and improve patients′survival.
