Primary hemochromatosis

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Diabetes mellitus. Ferritin >2000 ng/ml. Brownish complexion.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
mri

Complete signal loss of the liver parenchyma in all sequences due to iron overlaod. The spleen is not affected (as would be the case in non-hereditary hemosiderosis)

Case Discussion

Primary haemochromatosis patients with ferritin levels >1000 ng/mL are at an increased risk of developing liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

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