Preferred Label : Iron Overload;
NCIt definition : Accumulation of iron in the tissues. It may be a manifestation of an inherited disorder
(e.g., hemochromatosis) or acquired (in patients with repeated blood transfusions).
Symptoms include hepatomegaly, arthritis, diabetes mellitus, and bronzed skin. If
untreated it has a progressive course and may lead to death.;
Alternative definition : NICHD: Abnormally high level of iron in the tissues.; NCI-GLOSS: A condition in which the body takes up and stores more iron than it needs.
The extra iron is stored in the liver, heart, and pancreas, which may cause liver
disease, heart problems, organ failure, and cancer. It may also cause bronze skin,
diabetes, pain in the joints and abdomen, tiredness, and impotence. Iron overload
may be inherited, or it may be caused by blood transfusions.; CTCAE: A disorder characterized by accumulation of iron in the tissues.;
Codes from synonyms : E12350; CDR0000626381;
Origin ID : C78393;
UMLS CUI : C0282193;
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