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Gastroenterology

Hemochromatosis and the HFE Gene - Phenotypic Correlation and Clinical Application

The HFE gene encodes for a 343-residue, major histocompatibility complex class I-related protein that interacts with class I2-microglobulin and transferrin receptor.
CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

Eric W.H. Leong, M.D., and Emmet B. Keeffe, M.D.

Release Date: 08/04/2000

 
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:

  • Discuss the manifestations and underlying pathophysiology of hemochromatosis

  • List the risk factors for clinical iron-overload

  • Discuss the difference between genotypic and phenotypic expression in patients with hemochromatosis

  • Evaluate and treat patients who are at risk for iron-overloading.

 

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This conference may include discussion of commercial products and services.

The opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of the sponsor or its publisher. Please review complete prescribing information of specific drugs or combination of drugs, including indications, contraindications, warnings and adverse effects before administering pharmacologic therapy to patients.

 

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