Blar i Bergen Open Research Archive på forfatter "Distante, Sonia"
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Bloodlettings in Hemochromatosis Result in Increased Blood Lead (Pb) Concentrations
Yazdani, Mazyar; Distante, Sonia; Mørkrid, Lars; Ulvik, Rune Johan; Bolann, Bjørn Johan (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2022)Hemochromatosis is a hereditary disorder, most often associated with mutations of the HFE (High FErrum) gene. If left untreated, it can result in severe parenchymal iron accumulation. Bloodletting is the mainstay treatment. ...