ICD-11 code : 5C64.10;
Preferred Label : Iron overload diseases;
ICD-11 definition : Iron overload is the accumulation of excess iron in body tissues. Iron overload usually
occurs as a result of a genetic predisposition to absorb and store iron in excess
amounts, the most common form of which is hereditary hemochromatosis. Iron overload
can also occur as a complication of other hematologic disorders that require chronic
transfusion therapy, repeated injections of parenteral iron, or excessive iron ingestion.
Excessive iron stores usually accumulate in the reticuloendothelial tissues and cause
little damage (hemosiderosis). If overload continues, iron eventually begins to accumulate
in tissues such as hepatic parenchyma, pancreas, heart and synovium, causing hemochromatosis.;
Origin ID : 783417456;
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Iron overload is the accumulation of excess iron in body tissues. Iron overload usually
occurs as a result of a genetic predisposition to absorb and store iron in excess
amounts, the most common form of which is hereditary hemochromatosis. Iron overload
can also occur as a complication of other hematologic disorders that require chronic
transfusion therapy, repeated injections of parenteral iron, or excessive iron ingestion.
Excessive iron stores usually accumulate in the reticuloendothelial tissues and cause
little damage (hemosiderosis). If overload continues, iron eventually begins to accumulate
in tissues such as hepatic parenchyma, pancreas, heart and synovium, causing hemochromatosis.