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