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hemosiderosis / hemochromatosis

iron deposition due to abnormal metabolism or iron overload

1'
abnormal iron metabolism
2'
alcoholic cirrhosis
  • multiple blood transfusions (e.g., Hb SS, thalassemia)

Findings:
  • osteoporosis
  • chondrocalcinosis (CPPD)
  • arthropathy
    • resembles CPPD arthropathy
    • distinctive feature: BEAK-like osteophytes at MCP jts
  • mottled increased density of liver + spleen

  • Definitions:
  • hemosiderosis: hemosiderin deposition within cells
  • hemochromatosis: hemosiderin within cells AND interstitium

Charles E. Kahn, Jr., MD  -  2 February 1995
Last updated:  1 October 2013


 

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