Disease Information
| CUI | C0282193 |
|---|---|
| Disease Name | Iron Overload |
| Synonymous | Iron overload, NOS Overload, Iron Iron excess Increased storage iron Iron overload (disorder) |
| Description | An excessive accumulation of iron in the body due to a greater than normal absorption of iron from the gastrointestinal tract or from parenteral injection. This may arise from idiopathic hemochromatosis, excessive iron intake, chronic alcoholism, certain types of refractory anemia, or transfusional hemosiderosis. (From Churchill's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 1989) |
Gene Information
| CUI | Disease | Gene Symbol | Table Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| C0282193 | iron overload | HFE | GAD |
