Genetic hemochromatosis disclosed by isolated increase of aminotransferases

The authors report five cases of genetic hemochromatosis in asymptomatic patients with elevated serum aminotransferases. They precise the interest of liver biopsy and hepatic iron concentration especially of hepatic iron index.

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Published inLa revue de medecine interne Vol. 14; no. 10; p. 1011
Main Authors Algayres, J P, Bili, H, Ciribilli, J M, Nizou, C, Perrier, E, Valmary, J, Daly, J P
Format Journal Article
LanguageFrench
Published France 1993
Subjects
Adult
Hemochromatosis - diagnosis
Hemochromatosis - enzymology
Hemochromatosis - genetics
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Transaminases - blood
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Summary:The authors report five cases of genetic hemochromatosis in asymptomatic patients with elevated serum aminotransferases. They precise the interest of liver biopsy and hepatic iron concentration especially of hepatic iron index.
ISSN:0248-8663