Hereditary Haemochromatosis

Also written as HHC.

Hereditary haemochromatosis is autosomal recessive (HFE C282Y).

What our notes say

• Hereditary haemochromatosis is autosomal recessive (HFE C282Y). (Internal Medicine End of Semester CAT (MBChB 4): haematology and renal, 30 MCQs )
• Hereditary haemochromatosis (HHC) is an autosomal recessive condition that results in increased absorption of dietary iron, such that (Davidson's Essentials of Medicine - 2nd)
• This is the classic presentation of hereditary haemochromatosis, and HFE C282Y homozygosity is by far the most common genetic cause, especially in individuals of Northern European descent (bronze diabetes = classic triad). (Haematopathology MCQs: Blood Disorders & Anemia Explained — MCQ Bank)
• Hereditary haemochromatosis (HHC), 509–510 global epidemic and regional patterns of, 128\nclinical features of, 509\nmanagement of, 136–137\ninvestigations of, 510\nantiretroviral therapy, 136–137\nmanagement and prognosis of, 510\npregnancy and, 137 (Davidson's Essentials of Medicine - 2nd)

Study material on Hereditary Haemochromatosis

• Davidson's Essentials of Medicine - 2nd

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