Clinical Factors Associated with Hepatocellular Iron Deposition in End-stage Liver Disease
Amelia Fierro-Fine, Leana Guerin, Hasan Hicsasmaz, Kyle E. Brown
Abstract
The development of hemosiderosis in end-stage liver disease is associated with lower hemoglobin levels and alterations in red blood cell indices that are suggestive of hemolysis. These observations suggest that extravascular hemolysis may play a role in the development of secondary iron overload.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLiver biopsyGastroenterologyBiopsyInternal medicineMean corpuscular hemoglobin concentrationTransferrin saturationHemosiderosisMean corpuscular volumeFerritinLiver diseaseLiver transplantationTransplantationAnemiaHemoglobinIron deficiencyIron Metabolism and DisordersHemoglobinopathies and Related DisordersTrace Elements in Health