Blood cell systemDetected by blood test
Hereditary excess iron absorption (hemochromatosis)
An inherited disorder of iron metabolism that makes the body absorb too much iron, damaging the liver, heart, and pancreas. Blood testing detects raised transferrin saturation and ferritin before organ injury occurs.
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