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secondary hemochromatosis

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secondary hemochromatosis
n.
An increased intake and accumulation of iron that is secondary to a known cause, such as oral iron therapy or multiple blood transfusions.


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Multiple blood transfusions at that time were complicated by hepatitis C with cirrhosis and secondary hemochromatosis, treated at home with twice weekly deferoxamine by subcutaneous central venous catheter.
 
 
 
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